Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - March, 2020
A new study has found the human-induced climate crisis made Australia's recent bushfires at least 30 per cent more likely.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
New soft-bot on scalable frame
Engineers have created a new, shape-changing, free-roaming soft robot to work alongside humans.
Childcare closures loom
Industry insiders say childcare centres across the country could start closing in coming days.
Mum's bugs boost babies
A new study has found that a mother’s gut bugs can affect their baby’s food allergies.
States split on school rules
Different states have announced various new rules to keep school students and broader public safe.
Expert eyes on oldest stars
A cutting-edge team has been formed to search for the oldest stars and galaxies in our universe.
WMO wants green goals retained
Experts say the global COVID-19 shutdown should not be an excuse to stop climate action.
Firm slammed for underpayment
WA’s largest disability service provider has been sanctioned after it underpaid 1,700 disabled workers.
Private schools get funding boost
The Federal Government has found time to give private schools a $3.4 billion boost.
Brain map gives insight
The first ever genetic map of the cerebral cortex has been produced with the help of Australian researchers.
School closures discouraged
Dozens of private schools have closed due to COVID-19, but the official stance is for schools to remain open for now.
Screen time seen as lock-down risk
Experts have issued advice on keeping kids occupied in quarantine.
Teeth show ancient divide
A high-tech study of teeth has exposed ancient gender inequality in China.
Vape study denies 'gateway'
A British study has found young vapers are less likely to try cigarettes later.
COVID-19 drug tests funded
Queensland researchers say they have reached their funding goal for clinical trials of a possible COVID-19 vaccine.
Call to reform gap goals
Australia’s Closing the Gap policy has been dubbed a “medical response to what is effectively a political problem”, amid calls for stronger efforts.
Coverage creates perceived risk
New research shows how media coverage can cause people to search for information on an epidemic, regardless of the actual threat level.