Women in Science Fellows
13 August, 2014Three young researchers from Melbourne are the winners of the 2014 L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand for Women in Science Fellowships.
Enhancing treatment options for schizophrenia
13 August, 2014Discovery of a dimmer switch to control drug action holds promise for the development of next-generation treatments for schizophrenia and other central nervous system disorders.
2014 Eureka Prize finalists
08 August, 2014Finalists across the spectrum of life sciences, from research in agriculture and infectious diseases to science journalism and photography, have been announced for the 2014 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Process shows potential for graphene scale-up
07 August, 2014The future looks bright for the use of graphene in the mass production of biocompatible sensor devices with the development of a new microfabrication process.
Advancing research in plant energy biology
06 August, 2014The launch of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology 2014-2020, will focus on understanding and enhancing plant energy systems to increase crop yields.
Survival in salty alkaline soils
01 August, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonAustralian wattles have evolved the ability to survive and thrive in salty and alkaline soils numerous times, with several species able to tolerate high levels of both.
Ambassador for science
30 July, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonA passionate advocate for science, Professor Lyn Beazley shares some of the exceptional and continuing contributions she has made to Australian science over a career that began with a passion for biology.
New leadership at UTS
29 July, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney, has appointed Professor Attila Brungs as its new Vice-Chancellor.
Unlocking the future
25 July, 2014The 2014 Australian Research Council's (ARC) Future Fellowships will support 150 outstanding mid-career researchers.
New fellowship for gender equity in science
25 July, 2014The Judith Whitworth Fellowship for Gender Equality in Science is Australia's first major fellowship designed to help scientists build their careers after taking time off to look after their children.
A potential new approach to treating AML
24 July, 2014Research has uncovered a potential new approach to treating acute myeloid leukaemia.
Global collaboration in wound healing
24 July, 2014The International Wound Management Research Collaboration has been formed to progress wound research.
Funding scientific research - a national investment, not an expense
23 July, 2014 by Steve WinsladeDr Steve Winslade reflects on the current state of funding for Australian scientific research.
bioCSL distributing transfusion testing tech in ANZ
21 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSL subsidiary bioCSL (ASX:CSL) has commenced distribution of Immucor's blood-transfusion compatibility testing technology Capture in Australia and New Zealand.
Stroke in Australia
15 July, 2014The National Stroke Foundation has mapped the impact of stroke across the Australian landscape demonstrating the significant burden of stroke across the country.