Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - December, 2019
A new review has called for the hiring of more LGBTQ and disabled astronomers.
Emissions rise slowing
Greenhouse gas emissions should set a new record this year, but the rate of growth has shrunk.
Space-bot to watch faces
An emotion-sensing robot is being sent to the International Space Station to aid astronauts' mental health.
Work phones bring new risks
A cyber security expert says organisations face new issues from the use of personal mobile devices in the workplace.
Students slipping years behind
The Federal Education Minister says “alarm bells should be ringing” over poor student test results.
Study plots growth blocks
Experts say the growth of Australia’s cities is being held back by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision.
Eye model gives animal views
New technology is allowing humans to see the world through the eyes of animals.
Health told to cut toxic ties
Medical experts are calling for the health sector to disentangle from commercial interests.
Light shed on reef recovery
A new Great Barrier Reef study shows how the reef copes with rapid sea-level rise.
Silicon neurons reported
Researchers have built artificial neurons on silicon chips that can mimic the electrical responses of real, biological neurons.
WMO confirms scorching climate
This year ends a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by human activities.
Award for MOFs moves
An Australian researcher has been honoured for his work on solid materials made almost entirely out of holes.
Straight back studies unclear
Experts suggest the rule to lift with a straight back might need a re-think.
'Greedy' doctors slammed
Experts say private hospitals must hold ‘greedy’ doctors to account to save private health care.
AI trained on asthma tweets
CSIRO has developed a new tool that harnesses AI and Twitter for early detection of disease outbreaks.
Experts inspect tin-foil forums
Australian researchers have delved into the world of online conspiracy theories and the people who push them.
Placebo pressure studied
A new survey shows a high rate of Australian doctors admit giving patients ‘active placebos’.
Post-concussion function studied
Researchers have investigated the effects of concussion weeks after a child’s injury.