Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2023
Tongue study shows issues
Eyes may be the window to the soul, but the tongue tells more about a person’s health.
Uni deal moves ahead
The Albanese government is celebrating the passage of the Universities Accord legislation through the Senate.
AMR flows outlined
Analysts have raised concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in water sources.
Bennu shows key chemicals
NASA's Bennu asteroid sample contains water and other potential building blocks of life.
Ocean uranium sought
Australian scientists are working on a simple and effective method for extracting uranium from seawater.
Scientists run big sweep
The Federal Government is assessing the nation's subterranean water reserves.
WMO issues water warning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted growing threats to the planet's water cycle, driven by climate change and human activities.
Diversion scheme declines
Experts have reported a decline in effectiveness for South Australia's Police Drug Diversion Initiative.
Fertility needs detailed
Global experts have called for urgent actions to address declining male fertility.
Sepsis shot shows strength
A promising new sepsis treatment has moved to the next phase of human trials.
Solar set to eclipse atomic
The “fathers of photovoltaics” have dismissed nuclear power as a “distraction” in the energy sector.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
AMR flushed out
A new study of wastewater samples from aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Carp plan pushed back
After continued delays, federal and state agricultural ministers have decided to prolong research into the potential release of a carp herpes virus.
Early Parkinson's spotted
Australian researchers have shown it is possible to detect signs of Parkinson’s disease 20-30 years before symptoms appear.