Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - August, 2013
A new study says a little bit of Zen could unlock doors in the classroom.
Key role reported of drugs, mental health
Australian authorities say a new report shows a large proportion of negative health conditions are caused by substance abuse and poor mental states.
Real efforts undertaken to close health gap
A new national centre is being established to allow a deeper level of research into the disparity in health and healthcare for Indigenous Australians.
Roof repairs bring space back Earth
Some maintenance work will soon allow a South Australian telescope to peer into the yawning expanse of space once more.
Arctic ice decline observed, implications unclear
Scientists at the University of Alaska say that warming trends and sea ice declines are leading to changes in the vegetation of arctic coastal areas.
Lake wins water award
One of Australia’s most prolific ecologists and freshwater scientists, Professor Sam Lake has been awarded the highest honour that can be given for outstanding scientific contributions to limnology, the scientific study of inland waters.
Minds melded by wires, Skype and magnets
Researchers have taken a profound step forward in human-computer interactions, with one scientist successfully controlling the hand of another via brain interfaces and the internet.
More comes from sorghum
An international team of researchers have found that Africa’s most versatile crop may be the genetic gift that keeps on giving.
Periodic adjustment prompted by new discovery
A new discovery will require an addition to the periodic table, with the confirmation of a previously unknown element in Europe.
Shot for the heart, never too late
A new study has found that in some circumstances a flu vaccine can lower the risk of heart attack by 45 per cent.
Three gene stewards rewarded
Three Australian institutions have been recognised for their efforts to combat wheat rust diseases, receiving the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) Gene Stewardship prize.
Water permeates the moon, somehow spills to surface
Findings published in the latest edition of Nature Geoscience reveal that water from deep within the Moon’s ancient interior has made its way to the surface.
Eating habits of the semi-naked chef
It seems Neolithic man may be less primitive than we imagine, with new research showing the culinary habits of ancient cooks bordered on gourmet.
Paving the way to green building future
A ground-breaking plant is being set up in Newcastle, the first site in the world to turn carbon emissions directly into bricks and pavers for construction.
Plotting the path of avian flu in Asian markets
Researchers are plotting the evolution of a strain of avian flu currently spreading in China, finding that it emerged in tandem with a similar flu that can infect mammals.
Study aims to help small-time miners make the cut
New research being undertaken by the Queensland University of Technology seeks to help small mining and exploration companies, but may have slightly missed the mark.
Study shows repeated costs of non-vaccination
Data shows that around a quarter of infants admitted to hospital with flu symptoms during swine flu outbreaks of 2009 developed other serious complications, another important reason for parents to vaccinate their kids, paediatricians say.
Stunning control over gene coding steps up health potential
Genetic coding through genome editing has reached a new level of precision; enhancing the ability to edit and alter an organism's DNA.
Watch out for wheels of the wealthy
A new report has found drivers of expensive cars are less likely to obey the road rules or be courteous to other motorists.
Asthma exacerbated by cars and hearths
Asthma is made worse by exposure to pollution from traffic and wood-fired heaters, a new University of Melbourne study has found.
Damsel's hidden talents unveiled
Queensland researchers have found a small fish that knows a good trick to avoid being eaten.