Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2021
NASA’s Perseverance Rover has picked up some truly groundbreaking rocks.
F-35 issues continue
More questions have been asked about the future of the F-35 fighter jet program.
Tehan backs vax waiver
Australia will support the waiving of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
Journals rally for climate call
More than 200 scientific journals have put out a simultaneous call for climate action.
Split views on vax models
Analysts are picking apart the Federal Government’s much-lauded Doherty modeling.
High-tech floorboards tested
Swiss engineers have designed a new ‘nanogenerator’ that enables wood to generate energy from footfalls.
AI forecasts programmed
Queensland researchers are working on AI weather forecasting for smart farms.
Cells traced to first split
Researchers say they can now trace the cells of a 78-year-old back to where it all began.
New scans find quantum flaws
Local researchers are working on a way to detect imperfections in quantum computer components.
Remote stroke tool saves time
Technology is improving rural NSW residents’ access to high level stroke care.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.