Researchers at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation have led the development of a new method for producing PET radiotracers. [ + ]

Health House International has successfully imported its first medicinal cannabis products into Australia, having received a federal import licence from the Australian Government earlier this year. [ + ]

Applications are now open for Science & Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM program — an ambitious new initiative to elevate the profiles of Australian women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. [ + ]

PreveCeutical Medical and UniQuest have partnered to develop a soluble gel to deliver cannabinoids directly to the brain via the nasal cavity. [ + ]

US researchers have rewired mouse stem cells' genetic circuits to produce an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug when the cells encounter inflammation. The technique eventually could act as a vaccine for arthritis and other chronic conditions. [ + ]

Macquarie University researchers have proven a method for multiplying laser power using diamond, demonstrating that the superlaser from film franchise Star Wars may not remain in the realm of science fiction for much longer. [ + ]

Esteemed researcher Professor Sue Thomas has been announced as the new chief executive officer of the Australian Research Council (ARC) — a role she will commence on 3 July. [ + ]

PreveCeutical Medical Inc (PMI) has signed a research and option agreement with UniQuest, the commercialisation company of The University of Queensland, to develop stabilised natural and synthetic peptides from scorpion venom. [ + ]

A laboratory error, by US researchers, has led to the discovery of beta blocker carvedilol's cancer-fighting properties. [ + ]

Gene variants that affect the way the human brain works may be the reason why people eat certain foods that aren't good for them, according to a new study. [ + ]

Neuroscientists have shown that gut bacteria 'speak' to the brain to control food choices, identifying two species of bacteria that have an impact on animal dietary decisions. [ + ]

Australian scientists, technologists and celebrities have signed an Open Letter to reinforce their support for, and the significant value of, science and technology, just days after an ANUpoll found that a large majority of Australians support science and want politicians to rely more on the advice of scientists and experts. [ + ]

Researchers have evaluated a new test that enables diagnosis of hepatitis C infection in a single visit, with promising results. [ + ]

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method for finding new antibiotics from fungi. [ + ]

Researchers have adapted an RNA-targeting CRISPR protein for use as a highly sensitive diagnostic tool. [ + ]