Tag: Research
Cancer-related death for Cedric the devil
Researchers put down a tasmanian devil that was thought to be immune from the deadly facial tumour disease. [MORE]
Hope Asia research trip will save river turtles
A southern Queensland turtle researcher will travel to south Asia next month to study conservation projects for endangered turtles.[MORE]
Geneticist hopes to improve cattle breeding programs
A Queensland Government scientist says he is conducting new research that could mean big changes to cattle breeding in Queensland.[MORE]
Scientists create whale ID parade
A team of Australian scientists has developed a computer program that can help identify individual humpback whales through their markings.[MORE]
UN hopes science review eases climate scepticism
A review of the UN panel of climate scientists and its finding that global warming is man made is to be handed down in New York.[MORE]
Missing persons data should be published: researcher
Researchers are calling for data on "missing persons" to be published to help address the problem. [MORE]
Researchers investigate fresh uses for blemished bananas
Scientists are examining how to best use blemished bananas that would otherwise be destined for the rubbish bin.[MORE]
Infant coral mortality as high as 90pc: researchers
Researchers in north Queensland have found infant coral face a number of dangers when they first settle on a reef.[MORE]
Scientists create smell detector using frog eggs
Researchers in Japan have created a highly accurate sensor that can detect smells and gases using genetically engineered frog eggs.[MORE]
Qld researcher scores international prize
North Queensland James Cook University researcher Geoff McPherson has been awarded an international prize for his work to increase productivity in the fishing industry.[MORE]
Booze bill doubles in five years
New figures show the cost of alcohol misuse has more than doubled over the last five years. [MORE]
Solar system older than thought
The solar system could be nearly 2 million years older than thought, according to a study published by the journal Nature Geoscience.[MORE]
Cheating reaps big benefits for finches
Lying and cheating on your partner pays dividends if you are a Gouldian finch, according to Australian researchers.[MORE]
Coalition to refocus science programs
A Coalition government will provide new funding for international science initiatives and change the structure of the Office of Chief Scientist to a statutory authority if elected to government.[MORE]
'Double-whammy' quake behind Pacific tsunamis
New research shows that two near simultaneous earthquakes caused the tsunamis almost a year ago that devastated Tonga and Samoa.[MORE]
Scots create whisky-based fuel
Scientists in Scotland have unveiled a biofuel developed from the by-products of the whisky distillation process.[MORE]
'Smut' resistant sugarcane helping industry recover
Sugarcane producers say they are confident that six new varieties of the plant will help the industry recover from smut disease.[MORE]
Scientists make coral health breakthrough for Barrier Reef
Researchers from James Cook University say they have found the key to protecting the Great Barrier Reef from degradation.[MORE]
Southern wave power a great untapped resource: CSIRO
Australia's southern coastline has been identified as one of the world's most promising sites for the generation of wave energy.[MORE]
Fears fungus will wipe out native frogs: researcher
Researchers from James Cook University (JCU) in north Queensland say native frogs will continue to disappear unless a treatment is found for a highly contagious fungus.[MORE]
Qld professor to lead UN study
A southern Queensland climatologist has been appointed to head a United Nations (UN) study into how climate change is affecting agriculture.[MORE]
Coalition promises tropical health institute for north Qld
The Federal Opposition has pledged $40 million for a tropical health and medicine facility in north Queensland.[MORE]
Solar power used to purify bore water
Researchers are using solar technology to purify bore water in a north-west Queensland town. [MORE]
Concerns raised over commercialised CSIRO
Australian scientists and sections of industry fear a decade-long experiment to commercialise the CSIRO might be producing a lemon.[MORE]
