Does industry funding sway opinion?
19 January, 2017 by Adam FloranceWhen it comes to laboratory research the degree of required disclosure is relatively transparent, but some local scientists have been looking at the way industry funding for patient advocacy groups is shaping opinion — and the results are insidious.
Hunt moves to Health, Sinodinos takes Science
18 January, 2017 by Lauren DavisGreg Hunt will take over from Sussan Ley as Minister for Health and Minister for Sport, while Arthur Sinodinos will step into Hunt's role as Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.
Conference to tackle drug-resistant infections
18 January, 2017 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandRegistrations are now open for the Solutions for Drug-Resistant Infections conference (SDRI 2017), taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3–5 April 2017.
EPREP partners with Xperential Scientific
17 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Xperential ScientificEPREP has signed a distribution agreement with Melbourne-based scientific instrumentation supplier Xperential Scientific.
Science stories need more independent commentary, says study
21 December, 2016 by Lauren DavisNew Zealand researchers have found that only one in six science-based news stories included quotes from independent commenters, and one-quarter of commenters lacked relevant expertise.
Funding awarded to Australia's innovative medical researchers
16 December, 2016The National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation has announced the winners of the Dr John Dixon Hughes Medal for Medical Research Innovation, as well as the foundation's grant recipients for 2017.
Health, medical and innovation funding announced
05 December, 2016The federal government was apparently in a generous mood over the weekend, announcing close to $700 million in funding for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and CSIRO.
Safety guide for heating blocks released
05 December, 2016Asynt has announced an updated version of its best practice guide developed to enable laboratory personnel to more safely use heating block systems.
Breast cancer researchers top biomedical research awards
29 November, 2016The recipients of the 2016 Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research, distributed by Perpetual on behalf of the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, have been announced.
Scitech appointed distributor for Molecular Machines & Industries
28 November, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdSciTech has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Molecular Machines & Industries' (MMI) single-cell sorting and micromanipulation systems for Australia and New Zealand.
Academy announces 2017 award winners, funding for Nancy Millis Medal
22 November, 2016The Australian Academy of Science has announced the winners of its 2017 honorific awards, as well as continued funding for the prestigious Nancy Millis Medal.
Pay is up but morale is down for Australia's scientists, says report
21 November, 2016The 2016 Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Report provides an overview of the pay and conditions of scientists across Australia — with somewhat concerning results.
SciAps XRF and LIBS systems coming to Australia
21 November, 2016 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdScientific equipment supplier AXT has teamed up with SciAps, bringing the Boston-based instrumentation company's handheld XRFs and LIBS devices to Australia.
Rockwell invests in FIRST science and technology program
18 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced a $12 million, four-year commitment to FIRST, founded to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.
Westwick-Farrow Media acquires The Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin
15 November, 2016Westwick-Farrow Media (WFM) this week adds a 13th media brand to its portfolio with the acquisition of The Australian Hospital & Healthcare Bulletin (AHHB) from APRS Media.
