Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2015
Despite the charitable nature of volunteering, a new study has found one in three volunteers can experience workplace bullying.
Farm hormone could harm fish love
A common agricultural growth hormone appears to affect the sexual behaviours of fish – with some potentially serious ecological and evolutionary consequences.
Hendra tests herald new treatment
Human trials will soon begin for a world-first Hendra virus treatment.
Irrigation experts kept in the game
Deakin University in Melbourne has taken on CSIRO’s last remaining irrigation researchers.
New view sees Brontosaurus rise again
The brontosaurus is back - revived after years spent wandering the taxonomic wilderness.
LHC relaunched with antimatter ahead
Large-scale particle-smashing can begin again, with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) firing up after a two year downtime.
Paracetamol for back pain could be useless and costly
Australian research has shown paracetamol is ineffective at treating back pain and osteoarthritis, despite being a recommended treatment.
Research says epigenetic control coming
Bio-engineers have developed a method to precisely control when genes are turned on and active.
STEM centre to build excellence
Australia’s chief scientist has launched a teaching academy dedicated to excellence and innovation in the teaching of mathematics, science and technology.