Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - October, 2021
Researchers have revealed the data informing the return of students to classrooms in Victoria.
Footpath re-think suggested
Experts say Melbourne should give up some of its precious parking space to pedestrians.
Faecal studies slammed
Researchers have blown the whistle on faecal transplant studies that may produce misleading and false positive results.
Key systems unprotected
Experts say that over 1,500 of Australia’s unique ecosystems, on land and sea, fall outside Australia’s protected areas.
Marine molecules missed
Experts say the search for new natural products from the ocean is overlooking unique and potentially beneficial compounds.
Moon's history padded out
The Moon appears to have been volcanically 'alive' for much longer than previously thought.
Plastic dominates beach sweep
Plastic makes up 84 per cent of rubbish found on Australian beaches, a new study finds.
Spring study raises coal concern
Experts are concerned about wetland springs that will feed the proposed Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin.
DNA taught to thwart membranes
Scientists have worked out how to program DNA robots to poke and prod cell membranes.
Juukan probe calls for protection
An inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters has called for new laws to protect sacred sites.
Shoe shapes could protect buildings
Running shoes have inspired a new material to protect buildings from impacts.
Algorithm aimed at money cheats
A Queensland researcher has come up with an algorithm to hunt down money launderers.
Energy spending forecast
US and Chinese researchers say climate change may lead to a reduction in how much the world spends on energy.
Health sector urged to go green
Experts say the Australian health sector can be a leader in fighting climate change.
LNP circling green position
The Federal Government continues wafting in the vague direction of an emissions pledge.
Smart slides detect cancer
Australian researchers have demonstrated smart microscope slides that can detect cancer.
Ancient DNA boosts dog knowledge
Researchers have mapped the DNA of one of the world’s oldest dogs to create a better baseline for breed studies.