Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2017
Male teachers face extinction
The proportion of male teachers is dropping so rapidly that there will be none in 50 years’ time, a new study finds.
SA has eyes on space
The SA Government wants the state play a bigger role in the multi-billion-dollar space industry.
Tests check chronic fatigue treatment
A trial has tested new age therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome among children.
Microbes make way for marine invasion
Researchers say armies of microbes battle it out to determine whether exotic marine plants successfully invade new territory.
Palm Island coral loss spotted
A new study has revealed extensive loss of corals in Australia’s Palm Islands region over the past century.
Industry goes to uni for copper
University researchers are coming together to boost South Australia’s copper production.
Immune-alcohol link tested
Australian researchers say there may be a link between the brain's immune system and the desire to drink alcohol.
Local tech used for 3D-printed bone
Queensland researchers have seen their work realised in the form of a 3D-printed shin bone.
Morphing 'bots on display
Scientists have demonstrated self-reconfiguring modular robots that can merge, spilt and even self-heal.
Petri brain for Parkinson's studies
Parkinson’s therapies could soon target an individual’s own unique brain, with a new technique developed by Australian researchers.
Carb control could help malaria vaccine
Carbohydrates could be the key to a successful malaria vaccine.
Death data shows top killers
The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) has been used to make global estimates for the state of the world’s health.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.
Fire farming dated back 41,000 years
Aboriginal people were using fire management at least 41,000 years ago ...
Cassini farewelled on final descent
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will soon finish its 20-year mission to explore Saturn with a dramatic dive into the planet.
Back pain could be bodily defence
Almost everyone has some kind of back pain, and new research suggests it may actually be a defence mechanism.
New cells spell lower risk
Researchers have developed a lithium-ion battery with far lower fire and explosive risks.
New guidelines to catch more autism
Experts have drafted new national guidelines to help diagnose people with autism.