Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - February, 2024
CSIRO has unveiled a groundbreaking new gene-screening technology to boost crop disease resistance.
Asteroid smack reviewed
A NASA mission to hit an asteroid with a rocket appears to have knocked it off course.
Uni shift spelled out
The final report of the Australian Universities Accord calls for an overhaul of the tertiary education sector.
Safety scheme for first responders
A new mental health support program has been created for first responders in South Australia.
ADHD seen as ancient driver
Researchers have explored the idea that ADHD may have evolved because it makes better explorers.
Unis lag on safety
Australian universities are not fully meeting the recommended measures to combat sexual violence on campuses.
CUDA coming to Pawsey
The Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre has made a deal with NVIDIA to enhance its quantum computing capabilities.
Musk plugs brain link
Elon Musk says the first human recipient of Neuralink’s brain chip can now control a computer mouse solely through thought.
Biggest black hole spotted
Australian astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole recorded to date...
Asbestos checks expand
Asbestos contamination concerns widen in New South Wales, with additional sites including schools and hospitals...
AFP backs radical moves
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has stood by its decision to conduct an undercover operation against a 13-year-old boy.
Big teaching change called
A new report calls for schools to overhaul teaching methods in favour of science-backed techniques.