Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - June, 2016
“Drunkorexia” is a growing and dangerous trend among young women, a new study shows.
Power-playing brain boost promoted
International experts agree that exercise boosts students’ brain power and academic prowess.
Harassment power play reversing
Research suggests lower-ranked public servants can use sexual harassment to take their bosses down a notch.
Others urged to avoid our abuses
Ethicists have warned other countries against taking on Australia’s abusive immigration system.
Dark light shined on Indigenous suicide
Suicide rates among Indigenous people in some parts of the Kimberly are ten times the global average.
Lenses laid on the tip of a needle
German researchers can 3D-print miniscule lenses onto the tip of a needle.
Asbestos survey extended
A major survey of health concerns of people in Mr Fluffy houses has been extended.
New stamp for life-saving lab
Victorian children will soon get access to the future of diagnostic medicine.
Self-made straw launched
Australian scientists have made a new material that, on contact with water, folds itself into a straw and starts sucking up liquid.
Libertarians deny school money link
A new study using Australian data says increased school funding does not lead to better performance.
Quigley hits out at NBN distortion
The former chief of NBN has harsh words about the project as it stands today.
Brain pills put to test
Australian researchers are looking at the benefits and dangers of ‘study drugs’.
Gas extraction greened by CO2
Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water to fracking fluids could improve the efficiency of gas extraction, new reports say.
Miners set eyes on sea
Mining companies and other major industrial players are getting into marine science.
Night-eyes' origin spied
New research suggests we developed the ability to see at night to avoid being eaten during the day.
Custom proteins come in new forms
Biological engineers are developing a programmable protein that could deliver next-generation drugs.
Vape safety claims called to court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking legal action over claims made by electronic cigarette sellers.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.