Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2020
Student visas re-opening
The Federal Government is beginning to grant visas to international students to lift struggling university sector.
Academy calls for extreme focus
The Australian Academy of Science will this week tell a Senate committee that Australia must deal with extreme weather events much more effectively.
Fee change on shaky basis
The Federal Government has not modelled whether charging more for humanities will work.
Fluoride still helps
A new study has again shown that fluoridated water is linked to fewer cases of severe tooth cavities.
Mysterious microbes revived
Scientists have discovered a 100-million-year-old bacteria living under the South Pacific seafloor.
Queensland's big floods reviewed
A new report has found recent Queensland flooding had minimal impacts on the Great Barrier Reef.
Vaccine safety re-checked
A comprehensive study of vaccine safety has concluded, once again, that vaccines are ‘remarkably safe’.
Zircon site saved
A remote patch of WA scrubland has been added to the National Heritage List in order to protect some truly ancient crystals.
'Specific' grant questioned
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
5G 'telesurgery' tested
An Italian surgeon has successfully performed remote surgery on a cadaver 15 kilometres away.
Ghetto 'miracle' modelled
New modelling of World War II typhus infections reveals how public health interventions eradicated the disease.
Maps checked for AV future
Australian researchers are looking at the new data required for the next age of transport.
New details on gut neurons
The human gut is known as the ‘second brain’, and scientists are discovering how it communicates.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
New method for battery graphite
Researchers in WA have unexpectedly discovered a new way to make an essential material for lithium ion batteries.
Protons flow for energy tech
Researchers have discovered new materials that can conduct protons, which could be key to next-generation hydrogen fuel cells.
Rich top tipple tally
New research suggests many older Australians are drinking at risky levels, and the wealthy are drinking more than most.
Adelaide VC resigns
Adelaide University’s vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen has been under investigation for alleged misconduct, and has now resigned due to ill health.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.