Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2019
Scientists have discovered that cosmic energy can help replenish water on asteroids.
CSIRO brewing food future
CSIRO has teamed up with a fast food giant to create a new plant-based burger.
Mangrove moves reviewed
New research has identified historical changes in mangrove and salt marsh dominance and distribution over the past 250 years.
Plastic boom plugged
A giant boom designed to scoop up floating plastic in the Pacific Ocean may have begun working.
Milky Way next for cannibal galaxy
Australian researchers have revealed the cannibalistic past of Andromeda, our nearest large galaxy.
Nobel for cell studies
Three scientists have been jointly awarded a Nobel Prize for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to different oxygen levels.
Vaping deaths investigated
Authorities in the US have added to their tally of vaping-related illnesses.
Codeine switch reviewed
Stats show the move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50 percent reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls.
Robo-suit tested
A paralysed man has used a four-limb exoskeleton controlled by his brain to walk once more.
ANU issues hack report
Details have been revealed about a highly sophisticated cyber attack on the ANU.
Bleaching causes complicated
Scientists have unpicked the influences on a major coral bleaching event in 2016.
Blue carbon counted
Scientists have for the first time accurately measured the amount of carbon being absorbed and emitted by seagrass, mangroves and salt marshes - collectively known as blue carbon.
Einstein tested in space
Scientists have challenged one of the great mysteries of physics with an experiment in space.