Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2022
Researchers are embarking on an immense detective effort to help revive a calving ground that was smashed by the whaling industry.
Worms driven to plastic diet
A species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene could be the key to plastic recycling on a mass scale.
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Rapid results for DNA disorders
Ultra-rapid DNA sequencing is helping diagnose critically ill kids in just 3 days.
Skin grown for robo-limbs
Japanese scientists have created “sweaty” organic skin for robots that can heal itself.
Stone study shows early links
A study of prehistoric stone tools shows the interconnectedness of early humans.
LNP leaves threatened legacy
Australia’s former Coalition government scrapped recovery plans for almost 200 threatened species and habitats ...
Missed emissions measured
Experts have found massive underreporting of direct coal mine methane emissions.
Plastics emerge in Antarctic snow
Researchers have made the grim discovery of microplastics in Antarctic snow.
Seafloor minerals probed
Researchers are working on a way to predict what mineral resources will be generated on the ocean floor.
Seagrass threats studied
Australia’s seagrass meadows are under threat of decimation from coastal development, marine sediments and climate change.
Time crystals fit quantum systems
The bizarre world of quantum physics allows for the existence of ‘time crystals’, according to a new study.
Software set for gas tank help
Experts have created an advanced computer model to improve the design of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers.
FEATURE: Pig parts prepped for human toolbox
Our CareerSpot feature story series continues this week...
Glitch prediction boosted
Local experts say they have improved the ability to predict software vulnerabilities.
Kidneys missed in COVID concerns
Experts say millions of COVID-19 patients may have undiagnosed acute kidney injury.