Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2022
New details have been discovered about the ability of water to split into two different liquids.
Tyre walls tested
Researchers have tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres packed with earth.
Wheat imbalance expected
Experts say Australia’s wheat industry may boom as the global environment suffers.
Seawater cement tested
Researchers say new seawater-derived cement could decarbonise the concrete industry.
Cancer links counted
Experts say that around half of all global cancer deaths are due to 34 risk factors.
Dark matter lab coming
A new lab could make regional Victoria a hot spot in the hunt for dark matter.
Health app costs counted
People who used a mobile app or fitness tracker during the pandemic were almost two times more likely to meet physical activity guidelines, according to an international survey.
Housing response reviewed
Experts have reviewed the situations many Victorian public housing residents found themselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Locals high in uni ranking
The 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) has been released.
Bushfire risk for those who move
Research suggests people who are forced to relocate after a bushfire are at a higher risk of PTSD.
Fossil reductions deemed weak
Emissions reductions by fossil fuels giant will still overshoot the 1.5°C warming limit in the Paris Agreement, experts say.
New ice loss plotted
An international research project has revealed for the first time how changes in Southern Ocean circulation are affecting the East Antarctic ice sheet.
Plant study hub started
A new hub has been created to train the next generation of plant scientists to tackle the growing threats of climate change ...
Wastewater tests on NZ forest
Researchers have used treated wastewater to support native reforestation.
Tyre concrete tested
Engineers have discovered a way to replace all of the conventional aggregates in concrete with rubber from discarded tyres.
Hydro-cell charging enhanced
Australian researchers have developed a faster charging hydrogen fuel cell.
Tired brains make worse choices
French researchers have studied the fatigue that comes after a long day of thinking.
Big start for new computer
Australia’s newest supercomputer is off to a running start, producing a highly detailed image of a supernova on its first day.
Deepwater spill still seen
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable in 2020.