Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2015
Australian researchers have taken big steps toward safer and more effective ways to treat heart attack and stroke via nanotechnology.
Bold study to break into ocean's ancient past
Australian scientists will use some of the most advanced techniques available to turn back the climatic clock and peer 5 million years into the ocean’s past.
Graduate gives big gift to old digs
A former Monash University economics graduate has provided a $5.2 million gift to support mental health research at Monash University.
Leaky vaccines can make things worse
New research this week reveals some types of vaccines may support the transmission of more virulent forms of disease.
Next-gen coral created to counter acidic oceans
As ocean temperatures rise and oceans become more acidic, corals are declining in record numbers, but a new research project is applying human-assisted evolution to develop resilient coral species to help reverse this decline.
Monash tips hat to Moore in supercapacitor studies
Monash engineers have reported on their successful miniaturisation of supercapacitors – an important step in the constant advance of batteries and power technology.
90 gigahertz blink for optical computer link
Researchers have developed a light-emitting device that can turn on and off up to 90 billion times per second.
Exciting Ebola advance in vaccine tests
Experts are reporting 100 per cent success rate in a trial for a new Ebola vaccine in Guinea.
Kind words mark eye pioneer's passing
Australian eye health pioneer Professor Brien Holden has been remembered as a unique and inspiring leader around the world.
Report goes against Abbott's coal claim
A report by a social welfare group says renewable energy is an easier, quicker and cheaper method of lifting people out of poverty than fossil-fuel power.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Study says mis-reading GPs can't help obese
A new study says GPs are failing to help obese Australians lose weight because they mistake low levels of health literacy with a lack of motivation.