Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2024
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
Verified leanings studied
Verified users on social media could be driving polarisation and fuelling echo chambers.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Satellite drought-watch improved
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
New rare earth source spotted
Extinct volcanoes could be the new frontier for sourcing rare earth elements.
Street View used for fall risk
Google Street View could help prevent falls among older pedestrians, researchers suggest.
Blood test shows birth risk
A simple blood test could prevent deadly preeclampsia complications during labour, researchers say.
Cancer moves mapped
Researchers have identified the genetic pathways cancers use to resist treatments, paving the way for more targeted therapies.
Right leads hateful claims
Right-leaning public figures dominate the online hate speech scene, researchers reveal.
Teen friendships tracked
Teenage friendships are critical to determining wellbeing in adulthood, new research finds.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
Ocean tech tested
Recent studies reveal some promising ways to harness ocean power for sustainable technologies.
Paris overshoot modelled
Temporarily exceeding global climate targets could trigger lasting, irreversible damage, scientists warn.
Storm season warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning of increased risks in the 2024/25 tropical cyclone season.