Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2017
High-tech drones have given a glimpse of the future of environmental monitoring.
Natural wonders shrinking
More than 100 Natural World Heritage Sites are being destroyed by encroaching human activities.
Soybean oil boils into graphene
Australian engineers have discovered an exciting new way to produce graphene – with soybean oil.
'Last resort' antibiotics tested
China is about to start using a new antibiotic in human medicine, but there is already some resistance to it.
Call to keep power talks open
South Australia’s Chief Scientist wants to keep nuclear power alive in discussions about long-term energy supply.
Heart attack app on the way
People with first aid skills could soon become first responders on triple-0 emergencies, with a new app being developed by Ambulance Victoria.
Services extended with tele-help
A new partnership should help address inequities in health services for rural and remote areas.
UQ to help clean CSG
The Australian Research Council has backed a project to help clean up the CSG process.
VPN review finds virulent apps
CSIRO has published a report revealing many VPN apps are not as secure as they make out to be.
Accolade for advancing stem science
Biomolecular science professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named Australian of the Year.
Expert slams feminine physics
Quantum physicist Michelle Simmons says Australian physics lessons have become too ‘feminised’.
Pig shells for human cells
Scientists are investigating the idea of growing replacement human organs inside pigs.
Platelets repurposed to carry help
Platelets - the wound-clotting agents of the blood - have been harnessed to deliver cancer treatment.
Trump stumps up on coal claims
President Donald Trump has allowed controversial oil pipelines to move ahead, while gagging EPA workers.
Waves watched by underwater swarm
A swarm of robots has measured waves and ocean currents in high-resolution 3D.
Holograms floated on fibres
Physicists have invented a tiny device that creates the highest quality holographic images ever achieved.
Drug money aids results
Financial ties between researchers and drug companies are linked with positive results.
High-tech needle to save brains
Australian engineers have unveiled a high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer.
Lavabit back, with DIME this time
Encrypted email provider Lavabit is coming back, with improved protection and security.
Patient groups told to come clean
Health experts are calling for greater independence and transparency from industry-sponsored patient advocacy groups.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.