Aus Academy of Science announces 2021 honorific awardees
12 March, 2021Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science, which has presented its 2021 honorific awards to 24 recipients.
STEM study encouraged as Kerry Chant wins NSW Woman of the Year
10 March, 2021Australian governments have been acknowledging the contributions of women to STEM, as well as announcing incentives to join the sector.
World Science Festival Brisbane returns in March
23 February, 2021World Science Festival Brisbane is back from 24–28 March 2021, celebrating science and human resilience in an unprecedented era of global change.
GSK funding research into respiratory conditions
18 February, 2021 | Supplied by: GlaxoSmithKlineGSK has committed $6.9 million to continue supporting the health of Australians through its 2020–21 Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) program.
Nominations open for 2021 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
12 February, 2021The prizes recognise outstanding achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science teaching.
Register now for Australian Healthcare Week 2021
09 February, 2021The 2021 Australian Healthcare Week Expo will feature six free-to-attend on-floor programs designed for all areas of the healthcare community.
Thermo Fisher acquires Mesa Biotech, Novasep's Henogen
20 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech and completed its acquisition of Henogen.
Million-dollar grant enables MWA telescope upgrade
16 December, 2020The grant will enable a major upgrade to the Murchison Widefield Array, giving the giant radio telescope the power to read and process signals captured from distant outer space.
COVID-19 Grand Challenge Winners announced
11 December, 2020The global competition encouraged participants to build world-class data science techniques that accelerate novel COVID-19 research and drive smart and safe decision-making.
Former triathlete wins 2020 GSK Award for Research Excellence
04 December, 2020Professor Mark Febbraio won the award for leading the development of a potential new treatment for obesity, type 2 diabetes and muscle mass loss.
WHO advises against remdesivir use in COVID-19 patients
02 December, 2020The antiviral drug remdesivir is not recommended for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are.
Queensland aerospace company develops world-first 'green' scramjet technology
01 December, 2020 | Supplied by: BOC LimitedHypersonix Launch Systems will receive Australian Government funding to fast-track development of a reusable 'green' hypersonic scramjet capable of placing small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
2020 Eureka Prizes go to a 'milkshake for malaria', ABC's Coronacast and an energy-making sewerage system
26 November, 2020 by Noor Gillani, Deputy Editor, Science and Technology, The ConversationThe prizes, presented by the Australian Museum, acknowledge a diverse group of brilliant minds tackling global problems.
Aus researchers recognised for synchrotron science
13 November, 2020 | Supplied by: ANSTOANSTO has announced accolades for Professor Peter Lay and Dr Wei Kong Pang, in recognition of their contributions to synchrotron research.
Dr Cathy Foley appointed Australia's next Chief Scientist
10 November, 2020Renowned physicist Dr Cathy Foley AO has been appointed Australia's next Chief Scientist, taking over from Dr Alan Finkel AO after his tenure comes to an end in December.
