Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2019
A road safety survey has revealed Snapchat is a major threat to drivers.
Gene-edit precision increased
US researchers claim to have developed a new gene editing technique more accurate than CRISPR.
Laser light for scalable quantum CPU
Researchers have opened a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough experiment: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of light.
Shipwreck scanned for VR dive
Australian computer scientists have helped create a 360-degree virtual dive tour of Iceland’s oldest shipwreck.
Top honours for leading minds
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 winners have been announced.
Condoms could cut carbon
Experts say effective contraception could reduce future greenhouse gas emissions.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
Quantum twin problem tested
Queensland researchers have devised a new experiment linking an Einstein-devised paradox to quantum mechanics.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Endometriosis costs plotted
A new study has found endometriosis costs each sufferer around $31,000 per year.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
High-tech liquids can be home-brewed
Experts say liquid metal catalysts could be key to capturing carbon and cleaning up pollutants, and they can even be created in the kitchen.
Nobel nod for battery revolution
The Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work in developing lithium-ion batteries.
Punishment improves bee maths
Negative reinforcement appears to be a better way to teach bees mathematics.
Super camera seeks many faces
Chinese scientists have unveiled a new 500 megapixel ‘super camera’ that can spot a single person among tens of thousands.
Big prizes for top scientists
Some outstanding Australians have been recognised for contributions to science.
Nobel nod questioned
Controversy has erupted over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
Slip, slop, slap, success
The Sun Smart program which told us all to Slip, Slop, Slap to reduce the rates of skin cancer, seems to have worked.
Coastal map launched
Australian researchers have created the world’s first comprehensive national-scale map of marine habitats.