Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2016
Psychologists say they are close to identifying the recipe for a viral video.
Surgeons say iPads preferred
A group of doctors have found that patients prefer learning about their surgery from an iPad.
Maths moves to step up STEM
Federal education minister Simon Birmingham says mid-level maths should be made a pre-requisite for students looking to enrol in science, engineering or commerce degrees.
Students want sex-talk expanded
As the right wing faction of the LNP insists that children’s minds are being damaged by sex education, a new study says teens want more information.
Sweet drink tax could can obesity
The UK Government is imposing a tax on sugary drinks to help tackle obesity, leaving many to wonder if the same thing would work in Australia.
Australian hate inaccurately based
A recent survey has found that negative attitudes among Australian voters towards asylum seekers are driven by religious bigotry more than by racism or economic anxieties.
Big sweep spots inflammatory link
A single, enormous study has found hundreds of genes which cause five common, hard-to-treat and debilitating inflammatory diseases.
Drinking data shows binge risks
Experts have gathered data on the toll that heavy drinkers take on society.
Top minds gather to wake wave power
Australia is preparing to take the lead on an energy source that is perfect for a nation girt by sea.
Graphene filters reaching industrial grade
Australian engineers have unveiled a new type of graphene-based filter that work several times faster than current equivalents.
Industrial links for high-tech metal
One Australian mining company is looking beyond the standard materials for its next big project.
Clear results in paediatric cataract trial
An international team of scientists has reported a successful outcome in trials for a new method to repair congenital cataracts.
Coca-Cola reveals distracting deals
Cola-Cola has published a list of 34 Australian institutions that were given a share of $1.7 million in research funding over the past five years.
Locals celebrate big drug deal
A potentially life-saving new Australian drug is on its way to market.
Next-gen chips step closer
Australian experts are helping usher-in the ultra-secure telecommunications of the future.
No effect seen in Vitamin D for knees
Australian research says Vitamin D does not help treat symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.
Graphene revealed as great transmitter
Scientists have demonstrated an exciting new property of the futuristic material graphene.
High-tech cities to take Nature's tips
The engineers of the future say new cities will be designed according to the lessons of our biological past.
Research ruminates on food evolution
Humans spend much less time chewing than our primate cousins, and it may have actually helped us evolve.