Miniature GC for environmental testing
17 February, 2010Dolomite has used microfluidic miniaturisation to produce portable, robust and low-power GC systems suitable for environmental applications such as atmospheric monitoring.
The science of the sleigh
16 December, 2009Some of the secrets of Santa's sleigh are revealed by Prof Larry Silverberg.
Votsch Industrietechnik Climate 3000 Series test chambers
05 December, 2009The Climate 3000 Series from Vötsch Industrietechnik has a large 12″ LCD colour touch panel for in-depth analysis of environmental test conditions and test profiles can be stored on the chamber’s hard drive.
Votsch Industrietechnik environmental test chambers
04 December, 2009Vötsch Industrietechnik environmental test chambers can be integrated into a business network for secure remote operation and monitoring.
Why Israeli rodents are more cautious than Jordanian ones
20 November, 2009A series of studies carried out at the University of Haifa has found that rodent, reptile and ant lion species behave differently on either side of the Israel-Jordan border. "The border line, which is only a demarcation on the map, cannot contain these species, but the line does restrict humans and their diverse impact on nature," says Dr Uri Shanas.
Finally - an answer to one of life’s bigger questions
18 November, 2009Will I stay drier by walking or running in the rain? This handy ap will even calculate what speed you should travel to stay as dry as possible.
Molecular basis for global warming
18 November, 2009A new study indicates that major chemicals most often cited as leading causes of climate change, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are outclassed in their warming potential by compounds receiving less attention.
Nanoparticle safety questioned
18 November, 2009With two million tons of titanium dioxide nanoparticles being produced each year, the risk of titanium dioxide nanoparticle-induced genotoxicity could be a serious health threat to the community.
Biosensor for water, wine and food
01 October, 2009 byCleanFutures AquaSens has secured funding to finalise prototypes and complete testing of a biosensor technology that is set to revolutionise the testing of water, wine and food throughout the world.
Detecting contaminants in water supplies
02 September, 2009Two ORNL researchers have demonstrated that free-living microalgae combined with ‘work-around’ strategies can be used as broad-spectrum automated biosensor systems for continuous monitoring of source drinking water.
Where there’s a wee there’s a way
03 August, 2009Chemical analysis of the wastewater in 96 communities in Oregon has been used to map methamphetamine, cocaine and ‘ecstasy’ drug use. This methodology could be used as a proactive tool by health authorities.
Water analysis solutions
01 August, 2008Agilent Technologies has launched a water analysis solutions website at www.agilent.com/chem/australianwater.
Opening the Curtin on the beginning of life
03 July, 2008A Curtin University discovery challenges fundamental understanding of the processes active in the early history of the Earth. It suggests that life may well have appeared on Earth long before the period of heavy-meteorite bombardment believed by some to have initiated the emergence of life on Earth.
Aircraft bacteria levels and traveller health
02 May, 2008A study measuring bacterial concentrations in cabin air on 12 commercial passenger aircraft has shown that flying may be safer than we think. Elevated levels of bacteria were detected at several intervals during the flight, but they were common residents of human skin, dust and outdoor air.
The role of food in human exposure to antimicrobial resistant bacteria
18 April, 2008The European Food Safety Authority BIOHAZ Panel has launched a public consultation and a call for additional scientific data on the extent of how food serves as a vehicle for antimicrobial resistance.
