Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2020
Research suggests major developments are not regularly held up because of legal challenges to environmental approvals.
Water effects follow fires
Experts say the environmental effects of rain after bushfire can be as significant as the fire itself.
3D-printed stents developed
Australian researchers have made it possible to 3D print tailor-made heart stents...
Cancer 'prints' detailed
Researchers have compiled a new list of the fingerprints of damage that cancer causes to DNA.
Fitbit bid questioned
Regulators are concerned about the amount of data Google would have access to if its buys Fitbit.
Lockdown lights PV
A reduction in air pollution during lockdown has led to more sunlight reaching solar panels.
New tool in 'voice spoof' fight
Australian researchers have developed a new technique to protect consumers from being scammed through ‘voice-spoofing’ attacks.
Rio reviews destruction
Rio Tinto has launched a review into how it destroyed two sacred Aboriginal sites.
Spin conductors tested
Australian researchers have reviewed exciting new candidates for next-generation spintronics.
Tech heads set on seas
CSIRO and Microsoft are partnering to tackle plastic waste and illegal fishing.
Weather used for green boost
Authorities are using weather forecasts for optimise renewable energy output.
Big finds expected from SKA
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.
Lizards in live evolution
There is a type of small Australian lizard that sits in an interesting evolutionary middle ground.
PM hints at attack
Scott Morrison gave a vague address about cyber-security last week, and now experts have fleshed out his message.