Physicist blazes new trail for women
04 May, 2011
Professor Mahananda Dasgupta, a new Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, continues to encourage and pave the way for women in the physics and science arena.
CSIRO-UWA crop genomics lab opens
03 May, 2011
A lab for research into the molecular workings of plants and the genomes of crops will be launched in Perth.
Quality improvements through online sorter training
29 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Key Technology Australia Pty Ltd
A major multinational food processor purchased a subscription to Key’s PROliance Online Training program, as a way to effectively train its plant personnel on the maintenance and operation of Key Technology’s equipment.
Professor Ian Chubb appointed Australia's Chief Scientist
20 April, 2011
Professor Ian Chubb has been appointed as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
DNA equipment donated to The University of Western Australia
19 April, 2011
Philanthropist Charles Morgan has donated cutting-edge DNA equipment to The University of Western Australia.
World's first forensics YouTube channel launched
19 April, 2011
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine is launching the world’s first forensics YouTube channel.
IRL calling for innovation agency to boost NZ's manufacturing sector
15 April, 2011
IRL is calling for the creation of an advanced technology innovation enterprise to help New Zealand's manufacturing sector.
IRL appoints Professor Shaun Hendy as Industry and Outreach Fellow
15 April, 2011
Professor Shaun Hendy has been appointed as IRL’s first Industry and Outreach Fellow, to assist the New Zealand high-tech manufacturing sector in realising its potenial.
Accurate science and TV
14 April, 2011
More scientists are needed to help television shows portray accurate science as more and more people rely on TV as their major source of science and technology information and even base career and study choices on these fictional shows.
Trade mission in US open to NSW businesses
14 April, 2011
NSW businesses in the life science sector are invited to join a trade mission in the United States.
IVD Australia welcomes initiatives set forward by the government
12 April, 2011
IVD Australia supports the agreement between the government and pathology sector on ongoing funding of pathology services, the establishment of the Pathology Ageement Advisory Committee and other initiatives.
Merck Millipore offers better solutions for life science research
12 April, 2011
Merck Millipore was launched in January 2011 and it offers solutions that enable scientists to better conduct life science research, by being divided into three units: Bioscience, Lab Solutions and Process Solutions.
Protests planned for Save The Frogs Day
11 April, 2011
Save The Frogs Day is being celebrated worldwide, with specific events planned in the United States in order to protest the use of pesticides, the selling of frog legs and more.
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation opens European headquarters
11 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Merck
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has opened its European Regional Headquarters in St Gallen, Switzerland.
Oxford professor becomes Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science
08 April, 2011
Professor John Dewey has been elected as Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
