Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2021
The Victorian Government has put up $50 million for its own vaccine-making facility.
Animal culture could help conservation
Experts say the habits of animals should be factored into conservation efforts.
Anti-gravity currents studied
Researchers have unveiled a mystery of the deep oceans, showing how currents and sediments can ‘undo’ the force of gravity.
Astro gap closing slowly
It will take until at least 2080 before women make up just one-third of Australia’s professional astronomers.
Wellbeing linked to ongoing effort
Researchers have conducted the largest ever analysis of wellbeing studies ...
Call to scrap vax IP
Global health advocates want intellectual property rights waived for life-saving vaccines.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
Genes linked to depression and anxiety
New research appears to confirm a genetic link between depression and anxiety.
Human hybrid for better tests
Researchers in China and the US have injected human stem cells into primate embryos to create a new hybrid.
Mental health knocks post-op results
A new study shows people with serious mental illness have higher rates of postoperative complications and longer stays in hospital.
MS buys speech tech firm
Microsoft is buying a major speech recognition firm as part of a $20 billion deal.
Mushroom drugs match others
A British study has found magic mushrooms could be an effective antidepressant.
Neutron boost for mining
Australian nuclear science experts say new techniques could be used to boost the mining industry.
New tech for drinking seawater
Australian researchers say a new technique can deliver safe drinking water using cheap materials and free energy.
Language cuts questioned
Experts say Australian universities have made a shortsighted decision by cutting Asiain language courses.
Teacher training review outlined
The Federal Government says improving teacher quality will help arrest declining academic standards.
Unis outline industry ideas
Australia's biggest unis want a new fund to boost research commercialisation.