Hydrogen loss hints at the impending death of a galaxy
12 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisUsing CSIRO's ASKAP radio telescope, researchers have witnessed what they claim is the beginning of the end for one of the Milky Way's neighbouring galaxies.
3D map of the Milky Way reveals its true shape
06 February, 2019Astronomers have revealed that the Milky Way's disc of stars becomes increasingly 'warped' and twisted the further away the stars are from the galaxy's centre.
New RNA sequencing strategy to study gut microbiome activity
19 December, 2018Researchers have developed a high-throughput RNA sequencing strategy to study the activity of the gut microbiome.
Govt launches new science advisory body
30 November, 2018The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology.
Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment sequencing solution
30 November, 2018The Illumina Nextera Flex for Enrichment is a targeted sequencing solution.
Blood test detects early-stage ovarian cancer
23 November, 2018Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Griffith University have developed a new blood test for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Genetic variation that influences stroke recovery identified
26 October, 2018A team of scientists from Melbourne, Europe and the United States has identified a genetic variation that influences stroke patients' recovery.
Impactful science
13 August, 2018 by Mansi GandhiA Nobel prize-winning American cell biologist talks about extracellular vesicles (EVs), exciting developments in the field and the challenges facing scientific publishing.
CSIRO announces Earth observation centre
15 June, 2018The centre will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia's space sector.
The hidden costs of NGS
04 June, 2018 by Dr Enrique Neumann*The $100 genome era is said to be upon us. But is it really?
Real-life flux capacitor inspired by Back to the Future
30 May, 2018A real-life version of Back to the Future's flux capacitor will have important applications in communication technology and quantum computing.
Chasing the DNA of the Loch Ness Monster
25 May, 2018The story of the Loch Ness monster is one of the world's greatest mysteries.
New lab to advance augmented reality research
15 May, 2018CSIRO's Data61 has opened a new facility purpose-built for applied research into novel augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D web technologies.
One-click analysis of gene expression data derived from 556 tissues, cells
08 November, 2017A group of international researchers has developed a web tool, RefEx, that can easily search gene expression data available in public databases.
One giant leap for Australia as national space agency announced
27 September, 2017 by Lauren DavisMinister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham surprised attendees at the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide by announcing the government's plans to establish Australia's very own space agency.
