RiAus launches online science channel
21 November, 2014National science communication organisation RiAus, in partnership with Hostworks, has launched riaus.tv - a dedicated online science television channel which delivers free, science-based content on demand.
No more ANZ therapeutic products regulator
21 November, 2014The Australian and New Zealand governments have ceased efforts to establish a joint therapeutic products regulator, the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Agency (ANZTPA).
Australia Biotech Invest returning to Melbourne
20 November, 2014Following a successful debut in 2013, the Australia Biotech Invest conference will return to Melbourne from 3-4 December.
Five leading scientists to join academy council
14 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has announced that five of Australia's leading scientists will join its council in 2015. The council, which has overall responsibility for managing the academy, is made up of 17 members from a diverse range of disciplines across the physical and biological sciences.
Qiagen and Novartis to collaborate on companion diagnostics
12 November, 2014Qiagen, a provider of sample and assay technologies, has entered into a master collaboration agreement with Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. The collaboration will enable the development and commercialisation of companion diagnostics to be paired with existing Novartis pharmaceutical products as well as compounds in its development pipeline.
Olympus to exhibit at AINDT Conference
11 November, 2014The 2014 Australian Institute of Non Destructive Testing (AINDT) Conference will provide an opportunity for maintenance and quality-assurance professionals to learn more about non-destructive testing and related technologies from AINDT members.
Space explorers coming to Melbourne
06 November, 2014Engineers Australia is bringing two retired NASA astronauts, as well as the only Australian currently working in the International Space Station (ISS) Flight Control team, to Convention 2014.
Chinese students to study radio astronomy in WA
05 November, 2014The University of Western Australia has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) that will see up to 50 Chinese PhD students visit Western Australia.
Australian Academy of Science launches video podcast
04 November, 2014The Australian Academy of Science has launched Brain Box, a series of video podcast interviews with Australian scientists. Available for free on YouTube and iTunes, the series features short clips of scientists speaking about their passions, motivations, heroes and experiences.
2014 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
31 October, 2014The winners of the 2014 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science were announced this week at a black-tie dinner held at Parliament House.
Qiagen and Astellas Pharma to develop companion diagnostics
29 October, 2014Sample and assay technology company Qiagen has announced a collaboration agreement with Astellas Pharma to develop and commercialise companion diagnostics paired with Astellas drugs for use in cancer and other diseases.
BioMeter shows re-emergence of late-stage biotech deals
28 October, 2014Law firm Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) has released its Q3 edition of BioMeter. The quarterly report measures the health of the biotech industry.
Sometimes a graph is just a graph
27 October, 2014Researchers from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab have found that graphs or formulas accompanying medical information can lead consumers to believe products are more effective, despite not actually providing additional evidence.
ANSTO researcher receives WiN Global Award
24 October, 2014The annual Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global Award has been won by Dr Margaret Elcombe of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) - the first Australian ever to receive the award.
Over $500m for medical research
23 October, 2014The Australian Government has allocated $580.2 million to help Australian health and medical researchers find the cures, treatments and medical devices of the future.
