Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2020
Researchers have found a new species of extinct monk seal which lived in the Tasman Sea around New Zealand.
China melt raises concerns
Melting glaciers in China’s Qilian mountains could create long-term water shortages, scientists say.
Lungs washed in exciting advance
Queensland doctors say they have found a potential cure for silicosis disease.
Turmeric tested for asbestos response
Researchers are looking for new treatments for a deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
AI trained on future solar
Australian researchers have developed a new machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation.
CSIRO aids high-tech pet-tracker
Australian experts are working on a prototype smart pet collar that will enable pet owners to track the location of their animal.
Local telescopes re-named
Australia’s best-known telescope has been given a traditional name chosen by Indigenous elders.
Oxford vaccine lands at lab
A Melbourne lab is about to start brewing up the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Psilocybin success in small trial
Some positive results have emerged from a small trial testing magic mushrooms as a treatment for depression.
Tweets show viral views
QUT researchers say social media analytics can capture the attitudes and perceptions of the public during a pandemic.
Neighbours numbers impact kids
Experts say growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood may be bad for kids' brains.
Social use affects actions
New research suggests different ways of using social media are linked to different levels of risk for young people.
Acidification in action
A new report finds ocean acidification is no longer a looming risk for the Great Barrier Reef – it is happening now.
Asteroid sample secured
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe has gathered so much asteroid dust it could barely close the lid.
Ceramic sponge drives new fuels
Australian engineers have come up with a powerful, low-cost method for making biodiesel.
Inaction costs counted
Economists say Australia will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed.