Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2023
Local archaeologists say cutting-edge techniques are needed to prove bold new claims about human history.
Young effects checked
Researchers have measured levels of depression and anxiety for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crypto draws vast water
New research shows cryptocurrency mining uses a significant amount of water.
Shallow systems studied
Scientists are studying how climate change will impact the world's shallow-water ecosystems.
Surface supplies reviewed
A new study explores whether human needs can be met by surface water and river supplies alone.
Tailings risk detailed
Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, research has found.
Positive view of power progress
The rapid rise of green power could see the planet avoid dangerous levels of warming, a new report says.
Sodium cells could shift supply
Swedish industrial start-up Northvolt says it will make new sodium batteries that could upend the lithium battery industry.
Vaccines reduce long risk
COVID vaccination before infection has been linked to reduced risk of ‘Long COVID’.
Cyber tech growing
Australia’s critical infrastructure - including ports, energy grids and water supplies - reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year ...
Hot heading detailed
“Humanity is breaking all the wrong records when it comes to climate change,” says the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ...
Lasers levelled up
Optical scientists in Australia and the US have created a high-power Star Wars style-laser.
Reference gap closing
Male scientists are more likely to be referenced in papers, but women are catching up.
UQ tops local ranking
The University of Queensland has taken the top position in new local uni rankings.
Touching upgrade for tech hands
Chinese engineers have developed a new system to allow robots to touch.