Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2014
Authorities from Australia and around the world say Antarctica faces major risks, and more must be done to help.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
Robot's riding quest asks important questions
A friendly pile of junk will be making its way across Canada in an experiment to see if robots can trust humans.
Smart-phone radiation detectors tested
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Cancer boost brought by several sites
Three new centres will help bring exciting Australian medical research into the real world, with over $19 million for a healthy future in New South Wales.
Eyes on lab-grown retinas show the way to replacements
Scientists have reported some success in efforts to grow an eyeball in a laboratory dish.
Mozzies turned against themselves in hope of dengue death
Mosquitoes may be used for the opposite of their usual purpose, in a project releasing swarms to reduce dengue fever.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
After-school risk shows cost of coolness
Science has added some data to the observable trend that coolness in high school does not last.
Brain sections sing rapid thoughts in harmony
The brain is an incredible processing tool that can jump from thought to thought almost instantly, and a new study says the ability to think quickly may come from harmony between regions.
Luminary lauded with re-named building
A building at a leading Melbourne university campus has been renamed in honour of education leader Professor Leo Foster.
New Newcastle Uni duties dealing out
The University of Newcastle is getting serious with its plans for a new inner-city campus.
Profit possible in science of decision
Experts will discuss the economic goldmine that is the brain at a talk in Sydney this week.
Big steps in early days of Australia's new view
Just months after it was first commissioned, CSIRO's Australia SKA Pathfinder is now working as a fully fledged radio telescope.
Corporate care drops in tough environment
Several issues have combined to reduce the level of corporate social responsibility in Australia, a study says.
Folding atoms on nano-scale to bring large possibilities
Faster and smaller electronics of all kinds may come from a new manufacturing technique developed in Australia.
New break takes cancer fight to next level
University of Adelaide researchers are claiming a game-changing result in tests for a new cancer treatment.
Students send stream of sustainable ideas
A potentially revolutionary water saving device has seen three Australian students represent at a global engineering competition in Amsterdam.
Uninvited guests checked for new ways to shut the gate
Local researchers are working with colleagues worldwide on a major project to improve understanding and capability to control invasive animals.