Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - July, 2023
New research reveals the alarming impact of sleep disorders on the productivity of young Australian workers.
Funding crunch measured
A new report says Australia’s quality of education has been eroded by “long-term underfunding”.
Uni admits underpayment
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is the latest Australian university to acknowledge that it has underpaid its staff.
Letter urges campus action
An open letter urges government action to combat university sexual violence.
Survivor planet spotted
Astronomers have spotted a planet that appears to have survived being engulfed by its sun.
Illegal deals tracked
Over 25 megatonnes of hazardous chemicals have been traded illegally between 2004 and 2019, despite regulations in place to mitigate their trade, suggests new global research.
New peak in heat rise
Preliminary data shows the first week of July has been the hottest on record globally, according to ...
Study shows names matter
Discrimination against job applicants with non-English sounding names remains a significant problem.
Radical batteries coming
Australian scientists are working with Chinese counterparts on the next generation of batteries.
Rural help reviewed
Rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Quasar clocks show time shift
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.
Role-playing social skills tested
Australian researchers are investigating whether Dungeons & Dragons can help players build social skills.
Crop issues predicted
Experts say climate change may increase the likelihood of simultaneous crop failures worldwide.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Next-gen recycling tested
Australian experts are working on ways to recycle next-gen materials that currently have just one life.