The first hominin of Europe
27 March, 2008 by Kate McDonaldSpanish paleoanthropologists say a jawbone found last year is from the oldest known hominin in western Europe.
Life fellows elected to AAS
25 March, 2008 by Staff Writers10 life scientists become fellows of the AAS.
Kev, Kim and the research revolution
14 March, 2008 by Kate McDonaldOne of the criticisms of the new Rudd Government has been about the amount of reviews and inquiries it has ordered since its election four months ago.
The bat, the rat and the hagfish
14 March, 2008 by Kate McDonaldThe March/April 2008 issue of Australian Life Scientist is out now - and it's free.
ET is probably an idiot, or we are
12 March, 2008 by Staff WritersPlanetary scientist asks the question: should we expect extraterrestrials to be as stupid as we are?
Blackburn picks up accolades and tidy sum
07 March, 2008 by Kate McDonaldElizabeth Blackburn accepts her L'Oreal women in science award in Paris.
Another notch in the pathway
28 February, 2008 by Staff WritersNotch controls bone formation and strength as well as cell differentiation
New ERA for research quality
27 February, 2008 by Kate McDonaldScience minister Kim Carr announces replacement for dumped RQF.
The meek shall inherit the seas
26 February, 2008 by Staff Writers"Contemporary evolution" in action as commercial fisheries take the biggest and boldest.
Fellowships for MS researchers
25 February, 2008 by Kate McDonaldThree-year grant available for senior multiple sclerosis researchers.
Victoria prize open for action
20 February, 2008 by Kate McDonaldApplications for the Victoria Prize and Fellowships are open.
Flight first, sound later
15 February, 2008 by Staff WritersFossil find suggests bats evolved the ability to fly before developing echolocation.
Murphy moves up to the ministry
14 February, 2008 by Kate McDonaldBioMelbourne Network CEO Tim Murphy appointed as senior advisor to new Innovation Minister.
Alpha-toxin didn't do it
12 February, 2008 by Staff WritersAustralian research shows that a long-suspected alpha-toxin protein is not the guilty party in exacerbating poultry necrotic enteritis.
Big grants for big projects
04 February, 2008 by Staff WritersTwo major projects to study colorectal cancer and HIV/AIDS were the big winners in the NHMRC grants round.
