Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2022
Venom from some of the world’s deadliest snakes could soon be used to save lives.
Face mite DNA decoded
Almost all humans play host to mites on their face, and a new study says we are becoming even closer to the stowaways.
Food moves cost carbon
Transport accounts for almost 20 per cent of all food emissions, according to new research.
Hot coral drift to Sydney
Researchers are investigating whether new corals in Sydney are dangerous invaders, or just harmless refugees.
Northern fish spotted in south
A simple fishing trip on the NSW Mid North Coast has been turned into an important research paper.
Slick BP avoids spill damage
Stats show the largest marine oil spill in history did not harm BP’s stocks in the long term.
ANU shows tiny light control
Australian researchers have come up with a way to control the way light passes through a glass slide ...
New film for fresher fruit
Engineers at Harvard University have developed a biodegradable coating to keep fruit and vegetables fresher and safer for longer.
ARENA backs greener steel
The Federal Government is funding a study of low emissions steel production at Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Eyes seen as diagnostic
Experts say the eyes can show distinct signals for both Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Melanoma risk detail revealed
Australian researchers say they have found a protein molecule linked to melanoma outcomes.
Survey seeks true COVID stats
Researchers are trying to find out the true number of Australians to have been infected with COVID-19 this year.
Tiny 'bot flips out
US scientists have developed a 7.8mm origami ‘millirobot’ that can roll, flip, spin, and even swim.
CoralWatch marks 20 years
Twenty years of citizen science appears to back up findings on coral bleaching.
Custom substance questioned
Experts are questioning whether the ethics of synthetic biology are fit for purpose.
Google denies computer conscience
A Google AI researcher says the company’s new chatbot is sentient, but Google has rushed to deny the claim.
La Niña seen to linger
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says the ongoing La Niña event might persist into 2023.
Ocean circulation slowing
Climate change is slowing down the ocean currents that circulate warm water.
Platinum mix could save emissions
Australian researchers have created a platinum catalyst at room temperature.