Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2021
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Rare receptors reviewed
Queensland researchers have discovered how a rare genetic mutation can cause epilepsy.
AI trained for galactic sweep
Australian astronomers have trained a computer program to classify tens of thousands of galaxies in just a few seconds.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Report shows students silenced
A new report details extensive harassment and surveillance of Chinese students studying in Australia.
River history re-written
Experts say new findings on the ancient history of the River Murray could impact today’s management of the system.
Fish addiction risks reviewed
A new experiment suggests fish could become addicted to the meth left by humans in waterways.
New immune mechanism found
Researchers say they have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections.
Vital rat lab closing
The closure of a major lab animal supplier could have big impacts on Australian medical research.
Deep dive on brush behaviour
Some of Australia’s most advanced technology has been used to investigate brushes.
Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Perovskite parts re-mixed
Engineers have developed a low-cost way to make efficient, stable perovskite solar cells at commercial scale.
Study calls for GP defibrillators
Experts say defibrillators should be standard equipment in GP clinics.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.