Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2024
Menopause missing in GP school
An official inquiry has found menopause is still a mystery to many doctors, but medical schools can fill the gap.
AI 'thinking' probed
Artificial intelligence may soon learn through a process similar to human thinking.
CO2 in vitamin drive
German scientists are feeding microbes CO2 and creating protein-rich yeast that outdoes beef.
Learning leads croc response
Education appears to be more effective than culling crocs for public safety in the NT.
Soil sounds for health check
Beneath the surface, the soil is hosting a silent rave of bubbles and clicks.
Bones drive better concrete
Inspired by human bones, Princeton engineers have toughened concrete to resist catastrophic failure.
Quantum catchup called
Experts warn Australia and New Zealand are falling behind in the quantum race.
Big plan for battery builds
The Australian Government has launched public consultations on its $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative.
Cancer question studied
Researchers say that a debate over the role of radiotherapy in treating gastric and gastro-esophageal cancer has been resolved.
Eye transplant shows response
The world's first whole eye transplant has shown promising response to light.
Polymer batteries tested
Flinders University scientists are developing exciting alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
Social media lowering satisfaction
Social media appears to be eroding life satisfaction among Australian high school students.
Citizens sweep Murray-Darling species
Citizen scientists have made new findings on threatened fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin.
COTS thrive in dead coral
Research shows crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in the coral devastation they create.
Extreme rain rise predicted
Most of the world’s population will see new rainfall extremes in the next 20 years, experts say.