Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2023
The Department of Defence wants new minds to work on quantum communication technologies.
Nanotech set on deadly bugs
Light-activated nanotech has been used to eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.
Sarcoma genes mapped
Australian researchers have created a genetic map to identify genes that cause one of the most common cancers in children.
New ethics need for ancient DNA
Experts say that ethical ancient DNA research must involve descendant communities.
Coral growth set to slow
Some fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef appear to slow down their growth rates when exposed to warm water.
Plant comparison shows risk
Ecosystems in Victoria and Tasmania may be most at risk from climate change.
Plastics mapped in air and sea
Two new studies detail the extent and risks of microplastic pollution.
Warming water reviewed
Global warming is changing the water cycle across the planet, according to a first-of-its-kind report.
Sugarcane shifts to new fuel
Engineers in Queensland have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into the building blocks of aviation fuel...
Exxon shown to have known early
A new study shows Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago.
Quantum control enhanced
A new spin control method could bring billion-qubit quantum chips a few steps closer.
WMO shows hot stats
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed the past 8 years have been the warmest on record globally.
Biodiversity goals updated
In the closing days of 2022, global agreement on biodiversity was reached.
Global reefs reviewed
Researchers have reviewed decades worth of changes to global reef systems in order to predict future outcomes.