Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - November, 2024
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.
Fan settings studied
While electric fans may feel like lifesavers in summer, for older adults facing extreme indoor heat, they offer little to no physiological benefit.
New fuel source sought
Australian scientists have found a way to use plants as fuel without impacting food security.
Flu 'freeze' reviewed
New analysis finds flu cases dropped by about 95 per cent during COVID-19 pandemic, but air travel brought it back.
LEGO helps med school links
LEGO bricks are being used to build bridges between midwifery and medical students.
Private jet emissions counted
New research reveals that carbon emissions from private jets soared by 46 per cent between 2019 and 2023.
Cuts linked to international cap
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced job cuts due to a revenue shortfall attributed to declining international student enrolments.
Training watchdog missing risks
Australia’s VET regulator, ASQA, appears to be failing the fraud prevention test.
UN seeks nuclear update
The UN is revisiting nuclear war risks, thirty-five years and many threats after its most recent review.
UTAS buildings shift
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has scrapped plans for a full relocation to Hobart’s CBD.
Social media harms queried
A new study has contested the notion that heavy social media use significantly harms mental health.
Cod find new log homes
Artificial habitats are giving the endangered Mary River cod a fighting chance.
Fresh risks cause concern
Sea-level rise is endangering freshwater supplies, warn Europe’s top marine scientists.
Lip cells spell new treatments
Swiss scientists have achieved a medical first by growing human lip cells in the lab.
Local buoy boosts ocean watch
Curtin University and NASA are pioneering new ways to monitor ocean health from space.
FIFO partner issues surveyed
FIFO workers’ partners face emotional and physical stress when their loved ones leave.
New cancer links claimed
Scientists in the US have linked 22 pesticides to prostate cancer, raising fresh concerns for farmers.
Safety central in nuclear re-start
Experts have shown that restarting a nuclear reactor is not just a matter of flicking a switch.