Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2018
A new report has identified serious gaps in the NDIS for people living with mental illness.
New hope for spinal help
Australian researchers say around half of patients suffering from major spinal cord injuries could still have some nerve connections intact.
Phosphorous flows watched
A new study says a main component of fertiliser is reaching dangerously high levels in freshwater basins.
Tiny device maps full genome
Scientists have successfully unravelled the entire genetic map of a human using a pocket-sized device.
Tracking network checks climate effects
Researchers are receiving data from a giant network of acoustic sensors to find out how climate change might affect sea animal behaviour.
Car-makers in animal test scandal
The German government has slammed tests that involve humans and monkeys being made to inhale diesel exhaust fumes.
New funds for weapon exports
The Federal Government wants Australia to become one of the world’s largest arms exporters.
Old antibiotic gets new look
An overlooked antibiotic first developed decades ago could help in the fight against superbugs.
Study warns of solar risk
Experts have warned against geoengineering as a way to reverse the effects of man’s impact on the climate.
Bug bugs crawl from German lab
German researchers have created tiny, soft robots that can jump, swim and crawl like a caterpillar — all while carrying cargo.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Exciting study for future solar
Australian researchers have made a discovery that could influence the future of solar cell material design.
Flu used to stop cancer
Researchers have used a modified flu virus to successfully stop the growth of pancreatic cancer in mice.
High tech expert honoured
Quantum physicist Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons has been named Australian of the Year.
Lessons lessen post-op pneumonia
Breathing exercises could help reduce the chance that a patient will develop postoperative pneumonia.
Ocean plastic causing coral disease
Oceanic plastic pollution is spreading microbes to coral reefs that greatly increase the chance of coral disease.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.
Fears raised on foreign reforms
Various groups have raised concerns about the Government’s planned foreign influence laws.