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).
Biotech and pharma driving HPLC market to US$4.1bn
16 November, 2011
The global HPLC systems and accessories market is forecast to reach US$4.1bn by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Prof Bruce McKellar to head international physics union
08 November, 2011
Australian Academy of Science Fellow Professor Bruce McKellar has been elected as the next President of the IUPAP.
Scientific breakthroughs are becoming less of a young man’s game
08 November, 2011A century ago, major scientific breakthroughs in medicine, chemistry and physics were dominated by scientists under 40, many were under 30, and their work was often theoretical rather than experimental. Now, the experimental work of older scientists is more likely to be recognised.
A bright future for Society of Dairy Technology
07 November, 2011
The Society of Dairy Technology's membership is growing rapidly.
Laboratory Managers and Laboratory Design Conferences 2011
04 November, 2011
All people working in laboratory, scientific, technical and facilities management in all areas, including life science, analytical testing, education, research, pathology, food, construction, mining, pharmaceutical and quality control, must attend to update to the latest thinking in laboratory management, network with other laboratory, facility, research, scientific and technical managers and discover new productivity tools at the trade exhibition.
