Archived News for Education Sector Professionals
Thousands of students have walked out of classrooms today to demand action on climate change.
Experts call for gene-edit ban
Scientists and ethicists from seven countries have called for a global moratorium on human genome editing.
Google maps trendy spread
Researchers are using Google Street View to track gentrification of cities.
New links to expand Vic. mining
A new partnership has been formed to encourage more women to join the mining industry.
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
NSW councils call for child funds
New South Wales councils want money for early childhood education and care services ...
Research denies jab fear
There is more evidence that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism.
Human archive sent into space
An Israeli spacecraft is carrying a copy of human history to be backed up on the Moon.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
Child stroke guidelines launched
Experts have published Australia’s first rehabilitation guidelines to help children who have had a stroke.
Code closes quantum noise
Code has been used for the first time to reduce quantum error in logic gates.
Gel battery firm launched
Sydney University has launched a new company dedicated to what it says could be a revolutionary new energy storage platform.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Tech edge for koala counts
QUT researchers are using drones and infrared to measure koala populations.
ADF investigating AI weapons
The Defence Force is spending over $5 million on studies of artificially intelligent weaponry.
Principals report high school violence
Almost half of all school principals were threatened with violence in 2018.
Three hit in ANSTO spill
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
Anger receptors start early
The part of the brain we use to process angry voices is at work in babies as young as six months old, according to international researchers.
Redress hold-outs revealed
Over 100 institutions have been implored to join the National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse.
Steps taken on SKA quest
Australian experts have designed the local infrastructure for the world’s largest radio telescope.