Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2014
New Zealand physicists have used incredible ‘optical tweezers’ to split clouds of ultracold atoms and to smash them together.
Lab-grown lady cells make lively test site
Researchers have grown functional vaginal skin cells outside the body, to help make important discoveries on the relationships between the bacteria that live there.
Study shows plenty of non-drug perks
There are many ways for men to improve their sexual function without relying on medication, according to a study at the University of Adelaide.There are many ways for men to improve their sexual function without relying on medication, according to a study at the University of Adelaide.
Wireless plan to move solar close to source
The United States military is working on a project to gather solar electricity from space and beam it wirelessly back to Earth.
Animals' depiction confuses fact and ficiton
A new study suggests children’s books that depict animals with human characteristics do not help them learn about nature.
Repeal spree to kill valid anti-terror watchdog
Among the more concerning legislation placed on the ‘repeal day’ chopping board is the independent monitoring of anti-terrorism laws, according to a legal expert.
Charity links checked for success
Corporate sponsorship of non-profits has been used as a shortcut to public favour, but new research shows there is a fine balance between success and cynicism in charitable business.
Cold snaps to take big toll on tiny creatures
Research suggests extreme spikes in weather will soon take a massive toll on bugs and other small creatures.
Erratic magnets clean wastewater for raw material
German scientists have detailed new ways to recover valuable substances from wastewater.
Historic lessons in digital form
An ancient and beautiful language has been brought into the digital age, with the release of a Sanskrit e-book.
Mental mining pulls faces from memory
Researchers have extracted images of people’s faces from human memory, using brain scans.
Vaccine breakthrough by small cellular hands
Patents are pending on an exciting new DNA-based vaccine for HIV and Hepatitis C, with University of Adelaide researchers saying they have made a major breakthrough.
Camp energy planning can benefit all round
Mining companies often weigh environmental outcomes against economic ones, and choose actions which benefit the latter, but researchers say with better planning they can have the best of both worlds.
Rock based panel throws light both ways
Engineers in Singapore have taken glow-in-the-dark to a futuristic degree, creating a material which can both capture and emit light.
Smashing plates make mountains curl
Advanced modelling has solved a generations-old geological question, as scientists investigate why long, curvy mountains form near places where tectonic plates smash together.
Backward step to let drugs flow like beer
A new approach could see scientists able to produce drugs as easily as brewing beer, massively reducing the cost and energy requirements for many medications.
Big factor found for enhanced leukaemia risk
Researchers have discovered a single genetic abnormality which massively increases the chance of having childhood leukaemia.
Cheesy solution proposed for old French question
Researchers suggest Roquefort cheese can guard against cardiovascular disease, despite its high fat and salt content.
Range of smell spelled for a trillion different scents
The human nose is capable of some high-definition smelling, with a new study estimating we can distinguish around one trillion different scents.
Technological leap taken with natural leg-up
Scientists have been pinching designs from nature for some time, but have now brought living and synthetic materials together in an exciting new way.
Big names boost computer-brain builders
Some wealthy backers have thrown their names and significant funds behind a secretive artificial-intelligence company, though none will say just why.