Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2024
Australian authorities are using Landsat data to revolutionise wetland management in Australia and Africa.
Big money to reduce pollution
A $91 million federal investment has been made in a bid to slash over 1 million tonnes of climate pollution annually.
Critical links backed
New funding seeks to strengthen international collaboration in critical minerals science.
Eco issues slow growth
Experts say trillions of dollars in worker productivity could be lost due to eco-anxiety and ‘lie-back’ lifestyles.
Gas trap tested
A new material with a molecular trapdoor has been created for selective gas adsorption.
EV discharge tested
Electric vehicles (EVs) can provide critical backup power to the grid during blackouts and emergencies.
Findings light in massage studies
Recent research has found little evidence supporting massage therapy for pain relief.
Health fund re-opens
The Australian government is taking applications for over $50 million worth of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
Long COVID progress reviewed
The risk of developing long COVID appears to have declined as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed.
Offshore probe tested
A new Australian innovation could allow cheaper seafloor testing for offshore wind farms.
Records cause TGD harm
Experts say outdated and inflexible medical information systems significantly harm transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals.
Welding carries gas risk
New research shows that most welders are exposed to high levels of hazardous fumes at work, with insufficient protective measures ...
Input sought on uni needs
A new funding scheme could help disadvantaged students finish their degrees.
Mammoth DNA decoded
An international research team has successfully assembled the entire genome and 3D chromosomal structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth.
Reef bleach patterns reviewed
Researchers have looked at the climate patterns that occur alongside coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
Whale data taken from tourist
Researchers from the ANU have captured some of the first-ever recorded evidence of blue whale reproduction.
Astronauts tapped for new supply
A high tech space suit is being developed to allow astronauts to drink their own urine.