Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
Asteroid smack reviewed
A NASA mission to hit an asteroid with a rocket appears to have knocked it off course.
Elderly platypus shocks authority
Water authorities have discovered the oldest platypus ever seen in the wild.
Murray review shows shortfall
The Productivity Commission has released its latest review of the MDBP.
Probe shows wetter past
Researchers have gained new insights into the climatic conditions of the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages, particularly around South Australia’s Naracoorte Caves.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Whale shark sessions watched
New technology has been used to track the effects of whale shark tourism.
Steel remixed for strength
Australian researchers are a step closer to understanding hydrogen’s greatest challenge.
Sleep study shows risks
In a wake-up call for sleepy adults, nearly one-third are not getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
ADHD seen as ancient driver
Researchers have explored the idea that ADHD may have evolved because it makes better explorers.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.