A roadmap for Australian stem cell science
21 March, 2016Scientists have created a map for the future of Australian stem cell science, saying the country has the potential to revolutionise medicine and become a world leader in stem cell research.
Chemistry for a better life
22 February, 2016The Australian Academy of Science's National Committee for Chemistry has developed a strategic vision for Australian chemistry for the next decade.
ASTM standard supports greener chemicals in consumer products
09 February, 2016A new ASTM standard will enable manufacturers and regulators to determine whether the most sustainable chemicals are being used for consumer products, thus encouraging the use of such chemicals.
Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety 2015/16
24 November, 2015Pro-Visual Publishing, in conjunction with the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation and Safe Work Australia, has released the 2015/16 edition of the Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety.
Learn the basics of IP for business
10 August, 2015IP Australia has released a video series to explain the six main types of intellectual property, both registered and unregistered, helping small business operators and innovators to understand what IP protection is available.
Vision for a Science Nation on the right track, says academy
05 August, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has broadly endorsed the government's consultation paper for boosting Australia's capability in STEM, Vision for a Science Nation.
CSIRO's innovation masterplan
23 July, 2015CSIRO has released what it claims to be its masterplan to improve Australia's record in innovation and help the country respond to global changes and digital disruption.
The BMJ now requires data sharing for all submitted trials
10 July, 2015The BMJ has become the first general medical journal to require data sharing for all trials. This means trials will be considered for publication only if the authors agree to make the relevant anonymised patient-level data available on reasonable request.
Call for more blind data recording
10 July, 2015ANU biologists have stated that journals should insist on blind trials more strongly in order to minimise bias.
Phenomenex sample preparation guide for chromatographic analysis
05 May, 2015Phenomenex has published a sample preparation guide and selection tool to help scientists produce cleaner samples for more efficient chromatographic analysis. The guide includes useful tools and resources to help select the most appropriate technique for any sample type.
Australia 2050 report calls for conversations about the future
27 April, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has launched the final publication from its Australia 2050 project, which aims to get Australians talking about our long-term economic, social and environmental future.
Malvern Instruments Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) eBook
26 April, 2015An online edition of a book that reviews third-party papers on the applications and usage of nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) is now available from Malvern Instruments.
Proposed ASTM guide for analysing alternative chemical use
25 February, 2015ASTM International has proposed a standard which will function as a template that helps companies analyse how any one chemical's use has social, economic and ecological implications at each stage of a product's life cycle.
Pro-Visual Publishing Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety 2014/15
18 September, 2014Pro-Visual Publishing, in collaboration with Science Industry Australia and Australasian Laboratory Managers Association, announces the latest edition of the Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety. The guide aims to provide beneficial safety information and awareness when working in a laboratory environment.
Support for Chief Scientist's STEM report
05 September, 2014Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, has released his recommendations for a strategic approach to science and its related fields.
