Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - January, 2024
An international study has cast light on the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting at work.
BoM slammed amid uncertainty
With wild weather across the country, armchair experts are attacking the Bureau of Meteorology with renewed fervour.
Epigenetic aspect to cancer resistance
Australian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against breast cancer.
Experts spot new drugs
Chemists at Australia's premier drug checking facility have identified three new recreational substances.
Green suit risk studied
Investors and regulators may not be fully accounting for the financial risks posed by climate lawsuits, research suggests.
Love studied for brain effect
Researchers have undertaken a detailed study of love’s effect on the brain.
New sites for cancer screens
Screening for a sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers, research shows.
Smart glasses open senses
Federal funding is helping to develop smart glasses for the vision impaired.
Experts back AI plan
The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Federal Government's draft AI regulations.
Uni dropouts rise
Australia's university dropout rates have reportedly soared to their highest since 2005.
Good water bill backed
Australians say they would pay more for ensuring 'good quality' drinking water than it would actually cost to provide it.
Grim heights reached in 2023
Studies show 2023 was a year of record heat and devastating climate impacts.
New technique for mammal clones
A cloned monkey has survived for over two years, according to reports.
Plant diet details found
A fossil found in Australia suggests photosynthesis evolved at least 1.75 billion years ago.
Water risks studied
A new study casts light on the vulnerability of global freshwater resources to climate change.
Ancient selections probed
A new study looks at the decisions behind the locations of ancient Aboriginal sites.
Health scare reports studied
Experts have studied the impact of media narratives when health scares emerge.