Shimadzu spectrophotometric analysis application note
05 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of the UV-2600 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer with ISR-2600Plus Ingegrating Sphere for transmittance measurement of IR-cut glass.
Shimadzu liquid chromatography mass spectrometry application note
04 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of the LCMS-8030 triple quadrupole LC/MSMS in the analysis of pesticides in foods.
Shimadzu high-performance liquid chromatography application note
03 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of UHPLC and Triple Quadrupole LC/MSMS [LCMS-8030] for quantitation and identification of total aflatoxins in food.
Shimadzu total organic carbon analysis application note
02 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of its TOC-LLCPH total organic carbon analyser for cleaning validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Shimadzu Performance Validation Software application note
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty Ltd
Shimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of its Performance Validation Software for improved GLP/GMP support.
Shimadzu powder property analysis application note
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdShimadzu has published an application note to illustrate the capabilities of the SALD-7101 particle size analyser to measure the particle size distribution of concentrated conditioner and conditioner diluted in water as specified for normal use.
Vale Professor Ralph Slayter AC, Australia’s first Chief Scientist
01 August, 2012Australia’s first Chief Scientist, Professor Ralph Slatyer AC, sadly passed away last week at the age of 83. Born and raised in Perth, Professor Slatyer contributed a great deal to Australian science and left behind a lasting legacy.
NSW’s top scientists and researchers urged to nominate for $55,000 prize
31 July, 2012Acting NSW Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner has called for nominations for the 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards to recognise and reward the state’s leading scientists, engineers and researchers.
Scientex launches its new website
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientex’s new website, to be launched in August 2012, will allow website visitors to access product, technical and application information quickly and easily.
Future Fellowships funding supports Australia’s best mid-career researchers
25 July, 2012The Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, today announced 209 Future Fellowships totalling $151 million to provide research opportunities to some of the world’s best mid-career researchers.
Australia facing engineering shortage
24 July, 2012Addressing the shortage of engineering skills in Australia will require targeted policies from the government to attract new engineers and retain existing engineers, according to a new report.
Kartell Labware 2012/2013 Catalogue
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Sieper & Co Pty LtdKartell has published its 2012/2013 Labware Catalogue for the Australian market.
Shimadzu UK focuses on molecular and atomic spectroscopy with new specialist recruit
20 July, 2012Shimadzu UK is continuing its program of investment in the molecular and atomic spectroscopy markets by appointing Andy Winn as a Product Specialist for atomic absorption (AA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and total organic carbon (TOC) in the company’s Spectroscopy Group.
Education reform needs stronger science focus, says La Trobe Chancellor
19 July, 2012With higher education undergoing profound change - reflecting challenges in environmental degradation, food security, emerging diseases and more - La Trobe University Chancellor Adrienne E Clarke AC has called for urgent action to boost Australia’s scientific understanding and awareness.
Water is a surfactant in water
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: University of SydneyTextbooks and websites on the origin of the surface tension of water need to be rewritten, according to Maoyuan Liu, James K Beattie and Angus Anthony Gray-Weale. These textbooks describe a pristine, uncharged air/water interface. None recognise that the interface is in fact highly charged by the presence of adsorbed hydroxide ions, with hydronium ions providing charge balance in the double layer.