Archived News for Education Sector Professionals - July, 2021
WHO issues gene-edit guide
The World Health Organization has made new recommendations on human genome editing.
Ley denies kids' requirement
The Environment Minister is appealing a court’s ruling that she must protect young people from the impacts of greenhouse gases.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
AI trained for galactic sweep
Australian astronomers have trained a computer program to classify tens of thousands of galaxies in just a few seconds.
ICAC finds dodgy school numbers
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has found a former Arnhem Land school principal corruptly used public funds.
Report shows students silenced
A new report details extensive harassment and surveillance of Chinese students studying in Australia.
River history re-written
Experts say new findings on the ancient history of the River Murray could impact today’s management of the system.
Rich school scoops jabs
A NSW Health official has apologised after more than 100 elite private school boys were given COVID-19 vaccinations despite most being ineligible.
Vital rat lab closing
The closure of a major lab animal supplier could have big impacts on Australian medical research.
Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.