Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2015
Australia now houses the world’s only research institute dedicated to dealing with broken brains.
Australians see unfriendly future
New research suggests Australians foresee a future where their society is more skilled, but less friendly and moral.
E-cig study shows value of proper research
Cancer Council SA has produced a study that it claims shows e-cigarettes do not help smokers quit their deadly habits.
Japan continues anti-scientific slaughter
Japan is ignoring an international ruling and resuming whaling in Antarctic waters.
Local lasers boost hot knowledge
Australian scientists have produced a laser device that could create a new international standard for temperature.
Waste-product polymer drinks deadly metals
Australian researchers have developed a new, cheap, non-toxic polymer that sucks mercury out of water and soil.
Plastic skin gives sense of robot hands
Engineers in the US have created a prosthetic ‘skin’ with embedded circuitry that can send messages directly to the brain.
3D-printed teeth take bite at bacteria
The next wave of prosthetic teeth could be churned out of a 3D-printer.
Easy Alzheimer's test coming soon
Researchers say they are close to completing a blood test that can accurately detect the presence of Alzheimer's disease.
Sun striders take to tarmac
The world's premier solar car race is rolling out of the Northern Territory, leaving from Darwin onon a 3,000km run to Adelaide.
Kids keen for genetic insight
In just a few years it will be commonplace for people to have their entire set of DNA sequenced, but many do not want to know what is in store.
Comparison shows mental/metal link
High levels of toxic metals, found in and near mining towns, appear to be negatively influencing the brain development of children living nearby.
Core belief shifts by a billion years
The giant ball of iron in the middle of the Earth is closer to having a definite age.
Deakin hits back at conservative nattering
Deakin University has responded to vocal criticism of its decision to allow a Muslim group to hold workshops at its Melbourne campus.
Gas study finds nothing wrong yet
University studies have found no negative environmental impacts from coal seam gas exploration in a key NSW catchment.
High level ocean damage runs deep
Humans are changing the natural balance in oceans in many more ways than previously thought, research suggests.
Melbourne stretches to dairy heights
Melbourne University is set to become one of the cheesiest in Australia.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
Footy study looks at head effects
The AFL has put up money for the first comprehensive study on the brains of retired football players.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
Uranium research boosts future rehab
A university student has developed a new and improved method for measuring the environmental impact of uranium mining.