The International Organisation for Standardisation (IOS) and its partner the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published a new guide on the vocabulary of metrology, the science of measurement and its application.

Australian biotech companies are developing a reputation for quality and innovation in Japan — the second largest biotechnology market in the world. With the Japanese biotechnology market and related industries expected to grow to $260 billion by 2010, The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking more businesses to take advantage of Australia’s standing with its largest trading partner.

The Dean of the Faculty of Science and an eminent medical researcher are among four UNSW academics named on the 2008 Australia Day Honours List.

Elusive pancreatic stem cells found in adult mice, Belgian researchers say. [ + ]

Jock Findlay becomes an AO in this year's honours list. [ + ]

Genomic analysis shows Polynesians and Micronesians have little genetic relation to Melanesians. [ + ]

International consortium announces '1000 Genomes Project' to produce most detailed map of human genetic variation. [ + ]

Howard Florey researchers say mental and physical stimulation delays onset of dementia in Huntington's mice. [ + ]

Results from UK testing show Biosignal Ltd compounds have substantially outperformed the industry standard product glutaraldehyde against harmful sulphur reducing bacteria (SRB).

Immunoregulatory T-cells wane with age in some people, triggering type 1 diabetes. [ + ]

The AAS announces 2008 academy awards. [ + ]

The University of Sydney's Rick Shine and colleagues have proved the Charnov-Bull hypothesis of reptile sex determination. [ + ]

Four scientists from New South Wales have won awards for scientific excellence in career research from peak science body the Australian Academy of Science.

University of Sydney researchers have finally solved a conundrum scientists have been puzzling over for 30 years: why nest temperature can affect the likelihood of certain reptiles being born male or female.

Australian scientists are researching a possible way of making aggressive prostate cancer cells less invasive after their discovery of a protein essential for the normal functioning of cells.