Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2018
CEFC funds high-tech meters
The CEFC has given $5 million in support for a company that makes energy-saving thermostats.
Gonski calls for big shift
The new Gonski report says Australia's school curriculum should be changed to focus to individual student achievements.
Movement restored by spinal zaps
Six people with severe spinal cord injuries have regained the use of their hands and fingers through a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique.
NBN makes uni links
NBN Co has announced major collaborations with the University of Melbourne (UoM) and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
New funds for local supercomputer
The Federal Government has put up $70 million for a “next generation” supercomputer.
Quantum effect scaled up
A mind-bending physics experiment has demonstrated quantum entanglement in massive objects.
Brain probe seeks cytokines
Australian researchers have developed a state-of-the-art sensor that can detect signalling molecules in the living brain.
DNA detail displayed
Australian researchers have identified a new DNA structure that has never before been directly seen inside living cells.
Finkel finds ATAR ineffective
The chief scientist has described Australia’s university admissions test as “outdated” and “largely irrelevant”.
Research shows local risks
Ten Australian birds and seven mammals are likely to become extinct over the next twenty years ...
Sea ice traps plastic
New research shows sea ice can trap large amounts of microplastics and transport them across the Arctic Ocean.
ARC centre for high-tech med
A new centre dedicated to advanced medical 3D-printing has been launched this week.
CSIRO reports on work challenges
A new report looks at the challenges for safety and workers’ compensation from new technologies and ways of working.
'Super-gonorrhoea' on local shores
A British man’s ‘super-gonorrhoea’ has been cured, but two more cases have popped up in Australia.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.
Waste repurposed for spill sponge
Engineers have made a new oil spill sponge out of common waste products.
STEMM gap set to last
Research shows that without further interventions, the gender gap in STEMM is very likely to persist for generations.
Marine heatwaves longer and stronger
Decades of data shows marine heatwaves have increased in number, length and intensity as a result of warming oceans.