Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2023
Experts say Australia should fight harder in the war against antimicrobial resistance.
Eye transplant breaks ground
Surgeons in the US have successfully performed the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant.
Influence found across trials
Significant industry involvement in clinical trials has prompted transparency concerns.
QUT changes hiring
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has defended its move to eliminate references to “merit” from its hiring policy.
Euclid eyes new detail
Space telescope Euclid's inaugural test images have revealed some promising results.
Speed checked for seeds of life
Researchers say comets may have delivered molecules for life on Earth at the perfect speed.
Metals drive chemical shift
Researchers have unveiled a revolutionary technique using liquid metals.
Sitting breaks tested
Research suggests replacing sitting with just a few minutes of moderate exercise each day significantly improves heart health.
DNA mixed for new monkey
Chinese researchers have successfully achieved the live birth of a chimaeric monkey, using cells from multiple embryos.
Fuels surging past Paris
Governments worldwide are on track to produce 110 per cent more fossil fuels by 2030 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Hydrogen flights backed
Australian aerospace startup AMSL Aero is set to elevate hydrogen-powered flight with a $5.43 million ARENA grant.
Phage tools to fight AMR
Australian researchers are seeking new ammunition for fighting ‘germ warfare’ in humans.
Synthetic genome completed
Australian researchers have created the world’s first entirely synthetic genome.
ADHD report shows issues
A Senate report urges national consistency in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
Expert addressing WA water needs
As mining grows in remote WA, experts are working to ensure there is enough water.