Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2014
Researchers have used electrical stimulation of the brain to induce “lucid dreaming”, a state in which the dreamer is aware and in control of their dream.
Heart-on-a-chip to give better look at defects
Harvard researchers have grown a section of the human heart for testing, complete with an inherited cardiovascular disease.
Low density help in cancer's internal invasion
‘Bad’ cholesterol has become worse this week, with Australian researchers discovering it helps the spread of cancer throughout the body.
New cells may bury earliest memories
A new study may show why we cannot recall the very earliest parts of life.
Nuclear site spend to highlight more dangers
New work at a local lab will help Australia play a greater role in the development of nuclear medicine - radiopharmaceuticals for cancers, heart disease, muscular and skeletal conditions.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Birds' fear can help cut startling death toll
A cheap technique has been shown to reduce Albatross deaths at sea by over 90 per cent.
Collaboration lends weight to vegetation count
New ways to assess vegetation in natural ecosystems around Australia is being made possible, by a research project combining computer vision and environmental science.
Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise
Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.
Judgement interrupted by smell-screen for insects
Just as for some humans, an alluring smell causes ants to make poor judgements.
Nano-fabric for bacterial destruction found
Nano-technicians have developed a new fabric that kills a range of infectious bacteria in minutes.
Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way
Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Sleep apnoea latest victim of futuristic production
Australia’s wizards of titanium printing have unveiled their latest product - a mouthpiece that could save lives.
Evolving light box blocks better range on command
Engineers have used a genetic approach to create a material that can protect against electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths.
Folding multi-screen could transform tomorrow's view
Canadian engineers have shown off their early prototype for what could be an entirely new category of mobile device.
Lead effects carry strong whiff of danger
Researchers have warned that the dangers of large lead smelters are going unchecked.
Reinvented wheel adds smooth benefits
Necessity was the mother of an invention which could improve access for the wheelchair-bound worldwide.
Dire dementia rates hit Indigenous groups harder
Researchers from Alzheimer’s Australia say the country is facing a wave of dementia, and one community is at much greater risk than the others.
Floating nuclear plants given nod for safety
Energy engineers say floating nuclear power plants could avoid some of the pitfalls of their land-based predecessors.
New blood boosts old brains with youthful injection
Recent discoveries suggest that the blood of the young may help regenerate old muscles and organs.
Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117
Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.