Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2022
Experts have created a new device that should improve future electronics.
New strains spotted
New COVID-19 Omicron subvariants have been found in Australia for the first time.
Academies ready to boost standing
Expert groups have welcomed funding they say will supercharge Australia’s global sci-tech profile.
COP26 goals could cap warming
Experts say that strict adherence to the COP26 climate goals should keep global warming to 2℃.
Robots map melting frost
New mapping has revealed rapid changes to the Arctic seafloor as ancient permafrost thaws.
Teleportation avoids loss
Queensland researchers have shown that teleportation can be used to avoid loss in quantum communication channels.
New motif taken from nature
Animal exoskeletons are being modelled to develop new construction materials.
'Accordion' gene switch seen
Australian researchers have revealed crucial details on how to switch off genes.
Alzheimer's DNA reviewed
Some new findings have been made on the genetic causes of Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Brain scans show processing
Experiments on two opposing theories of language processing suggest both could be true.
Committee calls for Confucius clarity
A parliamentary committee has called for more transparency on universities’ Confucius Institutes.
Black Summer fires flooded stratosphere
A new study shows the Black Summer bushfires caused extreme changes to the chemistry of the stratosphere.
Smith wants archives saved
A retiring Liberal MP has called for bipartisan support of the National Archives.
'E-nose' trained on booze
A new, robotic ‘e-nose’ can sniff out important differences between types of whiskey.
Boat abuse assessed
New research suggests illegal fishing and labour abuse on boats is more common than previously thought.
Depth suggested in ocean protection
Experts say ocean conservation should be assessed in three dimensions.
Fungi study shows mushroom chats
Scientists say that communications between fungi appear to resemble human speech.
New deal on killer tech
Australia has agreed to work on hypersonic missiles - weapons that can travel at least five times the speed of sound.