Industry News
AGRF, IMB and APBiotech Collaborate
The Australian Genomic Research Facility (AGRF) has announced ongoing co-operation between AGRF and Amersham Pharmacia Biotech (APBiotech). [ + ]
WA opposition launch $50 million innovation statement
As the prime minister kicked off the federal election year with a $2.9 billion plan to boost Australia's research and development, West Australian Labor unveiled its R&D bid to win the state poll. [ + ]
Howard denies claims innovation plan just bid to lift Govt pre-election
Prime Minister John Howard Monday denied his Innovation Action Plan was an attempt to promote a tired government in the leadup to the next federal election. [ + ]
Call For Long-Term Innovation Commitment
Scientists at UNSW greeted the Prime Minister's Innovation Statement with approval, but said a firm, long-term, bipartisan commitment to innovation through science was necessary to avoid Australia becoming increasingly dependent on more technologically advanced nations. [ + ]
2001 A Science Odyssey
On 23 to 26 September 2001, the ASC will be staging a National Conference at the PowerHouse Museum in Sydney. [ + ]
New Grain Variety
A team of Adelaide University scientists has produced a low toxin white-vetch grain that has offers health benefits and economic possibilities. [ + ]
Responses to PM's Funding Announcement
Australia's scientists have welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of an increase in the national investment in scientific research and the innovation system. [ + ]
Adding vitamin B to alcohol protects brain
New research from the University of Melbourne supports proposals that vitamin B1 be added to alcoholic beverages to counter the incidence of alcohol-related brain injury. [ + ]
Salinity management recognised with new research partnership
Charles Sturt University has been recognised nationally for its contribution to the management of natural resources with the announcement it will be a key partner in a new Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). [ + ]
Funding boost provided through innovation package
The federal government has conceded that Australia's high use of new technology is not enough to ensure its 'new economy' status. [ + ]
Future of Adelaide's water supply
A CSIRO study indicates it is now possible for Adelaide to consider a future water supply free of its dependence on the Murray Darling River system. [ + ]
Combating weeds gets government backing
A new national Cooperative Research Centre to combat weeds has been given the thumbs up by the Minister for Industry, Science and Resources, Senator Nick Minchin. [ + ]
Genetic clue may unlock prostate cancer secrets
A genetic "key" to unlocking the mystery of how prostate cancer develops and can be treated has been found. The discovery will allow doctors not only to assess a man's risk of developing the so-called "undercover cancer" but also to predict how well a tumour will respond to treatment. [ + ]
Robot to explore ice shelves
A robot submersible called Autosub will begin exploring waters beneath the thick polar ice shelves of Antarctica and Greenland in April. [ + ]
Parkland eco-horticulture developed
A method of sustaining beautiful, large and small-scale urban public parks that require no irrigation, fertiliser and little maintenance has been devised by Sheffield University ecologists, northern England. [ + ]
