No science minister for Coalition government?
17 September, 2013 by Lauren DavisPrime Minister-elect Tony Abbott yesterday announced the incoming ministry for the new federal government, to be sworn in this week. It has been observed that several portfolio titles have been simplified, while a minister for science appears to have been omitted altogether.
Ig Nobel prize winners announced
16 September, 2013They may make you laugh but the winners of this year's Ig Nobel prizes have all been published and contribute to the world's growing body of sometimes useless knowledge.
2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
13 September, 2013The 2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were last week awarded across 17 fields, recognising achievements in research and innovation; leadership and commercialisation; science communication and journalism; and school science.
AXT to distribute TTP Labtech life science products in A/NZ
13 September, 2013Analytical and sample preparation equipment supplier ATX has become the exclusive Australian and New Zealand agent for UK-based TTP Labtech's life science product range. TTP Labtech is a developer and manufacturer of products for pharmaceutical and biotech research at both the industrial and academic levels.
CleanUp conference to combat contamination
09 September, 2013CleanUp 2013 will be held from 15-18 September 2013 at the Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne. Leading international scientists will attend the event to discuss the latest tactics and solutions in the growing worldwide war on pollution.
The Australian Innovation Challenge deadline extended again
05 September, 2013Australian innovators are being given an extended opportunity to showcase their bright ideas, with the entry deadline for the $70,000 The Australian Innovation Challenge being moved to 23 September.
Custodian of pitch drop experiment dies
05 September, 2013The custodian of the world’s longest running laboratory experiment, Professor John Mainstone, has died at the age of 78 after suffering a stroke. The former Head of the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Department of Physics was the guardian of the world-famous pitch drop experiment.
T cell researcher receives L'Oréal Fellowship
30 August, 2013Three young female scientists were this week awarded the 2013 L'Oréal for Women in Science Fellowships. One such scientist was Dr Misty Jenkins, who was recognised for her work in understanding whether cancer cells emit a 'distress call' when under lethal attack from healthy T cells.
Animal welfare award for University of Auckland
28 August, 2013A collaboration of University of Auckland departments has been recognised for its contribution to reducing and refining the way animals are used for scientific research.
Senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh named Nanosonics CEO
28 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNanosonics has tapped senior Cochlear executive Michael Kavanagh to become its next CEO. Kavanagh will take the roles of CEO and president effective 21 October.
Australia's first Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
26 August, 2013Professor Mary Garson, from the University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, has become the first Australian to receive a 'Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering' award.
Recipients of 2013 SIEF grants announced
23 August, 2013Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, this week honoured the 2013 recipients of the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) grants to science and scientists.
Academy welcomes Greens' science policy
20 August, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the commitments made by the Australian Greens in their science policy, released today. The academy is calling on all parties to articulate a strategic approach to science policy.
International Symposium on Human Identification: 7-10 October
16 August, 2013The 24th International Symposium on Human Identification, to be held from 7-10 October in Atlanta, Georgia, is said to be the largest conference on DNA analysis for human identification.
Following the herd: the influence of online ratings
15 August, 2013The comments section of online news sites is intended to be a place where everyone can express their own opinion. But according to a study published in the journal Science, many people are heavily influenced by the positive opinions of others in such outlets, while less swayed by the negative ones.
