Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - May, 2016
Scientists have known for years that there is water inside the moon, and they now say they know where it comes from.
Murdoch signs top pot deal
Murdoch University has announced a five year research alliance to develop projects in the field of medicinal cannabis.
Reef removal begs questions
All references to Australia have been removed from a UN report on climate change, due to fears for the Great Barrier Reef’s reputation.
Students' barrier backed by industry
An innovative new flood gate design but Queensland students is on its way to mass production.
Driverless pilot lined up
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
Tech-head proposes satellite solution
One local engineer says he has the solution for dodgy internet coverage in the bush.
New bug immune to key defense drug
A patient in the US has been diagnosed with an infection resistant to the strongest antibiotics.
Rock stacks suggest ancient spelunking
Investigations of a French cave suggest Neanderthals were more industrious than previously thought.
Giant prize for nano-knowledge
Australian scientist Michelle Simmons has been awarded the prestigious Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology.
Mesophotic reefs offer marine 'life boat'
A new report offers a glimmer of hope to those managing the impact of bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
Plants' perception goes DNA-deep
Research suggests plants are highly aware of the world around them.
Study hints at stillbirth-pollution link
Researchers say they have found ‘suggestive evidence’ for a link between air pollution and a heightened risk of stillbirth.
Butt bricks boost green building
Builders may soon bring a global littering problem into the home, by making bricks out of cigarette butts.
Drone drivers get drift lessons
Drone researchers have created an autonomous system that pushes the outer limits of extreme driving.
Fuel-burning effects unexpected
Researchers say current models underestimate the effect of burning the world’s remaining fossil fuels.
Kidney fix carries risks
Research has shown the effectiveness of a medication used to treat a common cause of kidney failure, but also revealed some big risks.
Mental angle will miss murderers
Experts say most violent individuals do not have a clear mental illness, despite what gun lobbies claim.
Fossil find pushes life way back
New fossils suggest large multi-celled life appeared on Earth about 1 billion years earlier than previously thought.