Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - April, 2021
Australian researchers are doing more groundwork to usher in the age of quantum computing.
Pest costs climbing
Experts say that the world’s invasive species have cost US$1.28 trillion over the past half century.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Feds celebrate slow rollout
The Federal Government says the number of medical centres delivering the COVID-19 vaccine will double this week.
Gene treatment eases eyes
Scientists have used a new gene therapy technique to repair nerve damage that causes vision loss.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
Report slams Hunter coal drive
An economist has described plans for new coal mines in NSW’s Hunter Valley as “absurd”.
Rooftop response studied
A $2 million study will look at how rooftop solar systems respond to ‘contingency events’.