Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
Public school financial shortfalls could be widening the achievement gap, new figures show.
Camera tuned to animal eyes
A new camera system allows humans to see the world through an animal's eyes.
Flies show rejection aggression
Being rejected by a potential mate is stressful for male fruit flies, research suggests.
Poorer regions fluoride deprived
Disadvantaged Queenslanders face higher dental disease risk due to a lack of fluoridated water.
Sea swept for microbe data
An international research team has created an extensive new catalogue of marine microbes.
Self-serve could kill loyalty
A new study looks at the effect of self-service checkouts on customers’ loyalty.
AC aids smoke protection
A new study shows workplace air conditioning can cut the health risks posed by bushfire smoke.
Nappies mashed for new builds
Researchers are working on ways to build sustainable homes using recycled nappies.
Sit risks followed
An international study has cast light on the significant health risks associated with prolonged sitting at work.
BoM slammed amid uncertainty
With wild weather across the country, armchair experts are attacking the Bureau of Meteorology with renewed fervour.
Epigenetic aspect to cancer resistance
Australian researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against breast cancer.
Experts spot new drugs
Chemists at Australia's premier drug checking facility have identified three new recreational substances.
Green suit risk studied
Investors and regulators may not be fully accounting for the financial risks posed by climate lawsuits, research suggests.
Love studied for brain effect
Researchers have undertaken a detailed study of love’s effect on the brain.
New sites for cancer screens
Screening for a sex-specific panel of 10 proteins can pick up 18 different early stage cancers, research shows.
Smart glasses open senses
Federal funding is helping to develop smart glasses for the vision impaired.
Experts back AI plan
The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Federal Government's draft AI regulations.