Australian nuclear security ranked best in the world
27 January, 2012 | Supplied by: ANSTOAustralia has the best nuclear materials security practices in the world according to the Nuclear Materials Security Index - a report released by the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
Australian marine researcher joins prestigious scientific society
23 January, 2012A marine researcher at The University of Western Australia has been appointed a Conservation Fellow of the Zoological Society of London - a society that appointed Charles Darwin a Fellow in 1837 following his five-year expedition on the HMS Beagle.
Prof Ian Frazer elected to Australian Academy of Science council
16 December, 2011
Professor Ian Frazer, who was named Australian of the Year in 2006 for his development of the human papillomavirus (HPV) cervical cancer vaccines, has become one of the most recent members of the Australian Academy of Science, alongside a Nobel Laureate, a Eureka prize winner and a pioneer in mathematics.
Biomedica Gruppe appoints new distributor
13 December, 2011 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty LtdUnited Bioresearch Products has been appointed as the Australian distributor for the Biomedica range of ELISA kits and antibodies.
New appointment to CSIRO board
12 December, 2011
Professor Peter Høj, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of South Australia, has been appointed a part-time member to the CSIRO Board.
Academy welcomes Nobel science education commitment
08 December, 2011
Australian astronomer and 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics winner Professor Brian Schmidt has donated $100,000 of his Nobel prize money to the Australian Academy of Science primary school science program, Primary Connections.
Aktivlab online laboratory equipment ordering
05 December, 2011 | Supplied by: AktivlabSites such as www.aktivlab.com.au now offer a huge range of laboratory equipment and laboratory supplies online, along with a forum for posting questions to an expert in various lab fields.
Urgent boost needed for science and maths
02 December, 2011
The Australian Academy of Science urged the Federal Government to increase its efforts to attract and retain university students in science and mathematics.
Life science conferences in Lorne next February
01 December, 2011
Proteomics, protein structure and function, cancer, genomics - whatever your life-science field of interest there is an international-standard conference sure to interest you in Lorne in February.
2011 NSW Scientist of the Year announced
24 November, 2011
Professor of Physics Michelle Simmons was awarded 2011 NSW Scientist of the Year for her work on quantum computers.
Hanna Instruments’ General Catalogue (version 28)
24 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdHanna Instruments’ General Catalogue (version 28) includes details of the company’s range of chemical test kits and meters, magnetic stirrers, reagents, accessories and a range of technical tables. The catalogue is now available for distribution.
Award for new way to test contaminants
23 November, 2011
Contaminant testing in water can now be performed in a much safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Australian science needs urgent investment
23 November, 2011
Australian Academy of Science President Professor Suzanne Cory has said the government must urgently invest to ensure Australian science remains internationally competitive and relevant.
BioTek receives Frost & Sullivan Award
21 November, 2011
BioTek Instruments has received the Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award for Workflow Solutions in Life Sciences.
Australia-China science and research fund open to applications
17 November, 2011
Australia-China research collaborations will benefit from an additional $18 million over the next three years with the opening of a dedicated Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF).
