Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - March, 2021
The genetic signal of Aboriginal Australians has been found in South America.
Academy calls for carbon efforts
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Deadly cancer gene discovered
Researchers have discovered a gene they say is linked to the deadliest type of breast cancer.
La Niña leaves but rain still looms
The 2020-21 La Niña event is over, but experts expect rain will continue.
Pesticide risks for global farms
A global study has found 64 percent of the world’s agricultural land is at risk of pesticide pollution.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Water saving boosts birds
Environmental water has brought a boom time for waterbirds in the Gayini wetlands.
Capture system set on cement
Queensland researchers have come up with a carbon-capture process that could significantly reduce emissions from concrete production.
Female pain misread more
New research suggests physical pain among women is not taken as seriously as for men.
Implant safety test spots leaks
Australian scientists have developed a new safety test for bionic implants.
Long hours linked to heart risk
Working long hours appears to increase the chances of a second heart attack.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
CSIRO backs battery software
Experts are working on a ‘defence-grade cybersecure’ battery management system.
Funds back psychedelic studies
The Federal Government has backed research into using psychedelics to treat mental illness.
Gamers face trans-cranial study
New research shows video gamers can significantly improve their esport skills by training for just 10 minutes a day.
Patient input promoted
Experts say that cancer treatments need more input from cancer patients themselves.
Scientific appeal ignored
The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed Kathleen Folbigg’s appeal, despite a push by Australia’s leading scientists.