Industry News
More microbes on super-sterile ISS could improve astronaut health
Inflammatory conditions experienced by astronauts while travelling in space could be due to the excessively sterile nature of spacecraft. [ + ]
Superelastic alloy functions in extreme temperatures
The titanium-aluminium superelastic alloy is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the capability to function across a broad temperature range. [ + ]
Diet affects the brain's insulin sensitivity, promoting obesity
Even a brief consumption of highly processed, unhealthy foods causes a significant alteration in the brains of healthy individuals, which may be the initial cause of obesity. [ + ]
Human milk harnessed to administer medicine to infants
The Monash Milk Team are trailblazers in understanding how milk and milk-like systems can be harnessed to enhance oral drug delivery. [ + ]
SKA-Low's first image of the universe released
The image is an indication of the scientific revelations that will be possible with the world's most powerful radio observatory. [ + ]
Water-repellent glass breaks new ground
An innovative and non-toxic process using ultrasonic sound waves can alter the surface of glass, making it either hydrophobic (water resistant) or electrically charged. [ + ]
Tumour-invading protein delivers therapy straight to the brain
A protein called HER3, which is present on the blood–brain barrier, helps the tumour-invading protein cross from the bloodstream to the brain. [ + ]
Keto diet leads to health benefits in bipolar patients
A ketogenic diet may improve brain metabolism in individuals with a bipolar disorder diagnosis, according to a new study. [ + ]
Ming Long appointed Chair of CSIRO
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Kathryn Fagg. [ + ]
Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?
A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181. [ + ]
Surface coating could prevent blood clots in medical implants
Zwitterions — a common macromolecule found in human cells — are being used to create materials that could stop blood clots from forming in medical devices like heart valves. [ + ]
Aust to collaborate on science and tech with regional partners
ATSE is leading delivery of the latest round of the Global Connections Fund, as well as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element. [ + ]
mRNA successfully delivered through blood–brain barrier
Getting mRNA into the brain could allow scientists to instruct brain cells to produce therapeutic proteins that can help treat or prevent disease. [ + ]
Biological computer could revolutionise medical sciences
The CL1 is a commercial biological computer which fuses lab-cultivated neurons from human stem cells with hard silicon to create a new, more advanced and sustainable form of AI. [ + ]
Forever chemicals can be safely incinerated
A team of international scientists has shown how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed by burning them. [ + ]
