UK scientists have shown that bacteriophage (phage) therapy could offer a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections. [ + ]

Shimadzu Australia has partnered with Xperential Scientific for Australian (excluding WA) and New Zealand distribution of its balances and GC columns. [ + ]

It is now possible to selectively switch individual oxygen molecules 'off' and 'on', from a non-reactive to a reactive state, using a special force microscope. [ + ]

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, celebrating Australia's achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science teaching. [ + ]

CSIRO scientists have confirmed the first pest rabbit that has succumbed to the Korean strain of calicivirus, known as RHDV1 K5. [ + ]

Researchers at the University of Sydney have made a remarkable and somewhat concerning discovery: Australia's koalas are getting thirsty, and it's likely a result of climate change. [ + ]

Researchers have identified a gene that causes arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC) — a genetic disorder that predisposes seemingly healthy young people to cardiac arrest. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered that viruses jump between species more often than previously thought — an action which plays a significant role in virus evolution. [ + ]

A groundbreaking study led by Western Sydney University has found that common Australian trees are unable to store as much carbon dioxide as previously thought. [ + ]

Physicists have designed a handheld device that uses the power of MRI and mass spectrometry to perform chemical analysis of objects. Their inspiration? The sonic screwdriver used in science-fiction program Doctor Who. [ + ]

Irish researchers have discovered that individual gold nanorods could be used to detect mercury with high sensitivity, making them potentially suitable for use as portable analysers that can perform a rapid analysis in the field. [ + ]

According to recent research from the Aboriginal Heritage Project, Indigenous Australians' connection to country is far more than just spiritual in nature. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a way to starve the malaria parasite, which in 2015 killed more than 400,000 people from an estimated 212 million cases. [ + ]

Arthur Sinodinos has announced $151.5 million to be invested in four new Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) — the winners of the 18th CRC selection round. [ + ]

It's no secret that people with ginger hair and pale skin are more at risk of damage from ultraviolet light, but as it turns out, that's not the only thing our redheaded brothers and sisters need to be wary of. [ + ]