Scientists detect most massive black hole merger to date
This is the most massive black hole binary ever observed through gravitational waves, and it presents a real challenge to our understanding of black hole formation.
Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
The birth of eight babies with a greatly reduced risk of developing mitochondrial DNA disease provides hope for those waiting to access mitochondrial donation.
Novel nanomaterial extracts drinking water from air
The nanomaterial can hold more than three times its weight in water and can achieve this far quicker than existing commercial technologies.
'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Scientists have developed a system that uses so-called 'biological artificial intelligence' to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions directly...
Life and LIMS: accelerating diagnosis times and drug development
Digitalisation expert Andrew Wyatt discusses how LIMS is transforming data management and boosting efficiency in tech-driven research and clinical labs.
Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000+ particle size analyser with built-in expertise
The Mastersizer 3000+ is fully compliant with ISO 13320 standards and can measure multimodal size...
Active Motif CUT&Tag-IT Express Assay Kit
The CUT&Tag-IT Express Assay Kit, from Active Motif, has been engineered to deliver high...
Quantum simulation of chemical dynamics achieved
New research simulates how molecules behave when excited by light — a process involving ultrafast electronic and vibrational changes that...
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Cheap, compact spectroscopy with an infrared light filter
A heat-tuneable filter for infrared light, built on nanotechnology, promises handheld, robust...
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MRI can reveal the 'true' age of your heart
New research shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age — and how...
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Neutron beams used to authenticate historic coins
By imaging antique coins with beams of low-energy neutrons, a research team has demonstrated a...
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Essential guidelines for storing flammable chemicals in a lab
Understanding the risks associated with storing flammable chemicals is crucial for maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
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Construction begins on $780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
The health education and research complex will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician...
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Medical research and innovation hub coming to Perth
The Murray Street hub is planned to be a central city space for collaboration, research and...
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High-tech UQ facility enables precision plant research
A high-tech facility with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts is set to help...
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Novel nanomaterial extracts drinking water from air
The nanomaterial can hold more than three times its weight in water and can achieve this far quicker than existing commercial technologies.
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Not all PFAS are equal — some are essential to medical devices
While certain PFAS are harmful for human and public health, fluoropolymers are not considered...
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Detecting alcohol with a colour-changing sensor
Researchers have developed a smartphone-compatible alcohol sensor that can visually detect a full...
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'AI electronic nose' used to digitally detect scents
The AI system can accurately recognise and classify a wide variety of scents, resulting in a...
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