Soap contamination disrupts fish stocks
02 November, 2007Low-level soap contaminants in rivers and estuaries can block social recognition in fish and causes their shoals to break up, impacting on their ability to avoid predators and to locate food, according to research which was led by Dr Ashley Ward from the University of Sydney’s School of Biological Sciences.
Micro-algae could provide clean energy
12 October, 2007An Australian scientist is leading an international consortium to develop solar-powered bio-reactors and micro-algae as possible sources of energy, which could see some of our future fuel and possibly water needs being generated while absorbing CO2.
Diesel exhaust implicated in asthma and cancer
13 September, 2007Researchers at Deakin University have found that diesel exhaust is far more damaging to our health than exhaust from biodiesel, the plant-based fuel.
Eureka for genetics and climate research
22 August, 2007Two of Australia’s top researchers received awards last night at the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner at the Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Scientists push for fusion energy in Australia
15 August, 2007Australian scientists are today presenting at Parliament House a plan for the nation to develop fusion energy as a potentially safe and sustainable energy source.
Hot sounds
19 June, 2007Led by physicist Orest Symko, a University of Utah group has turned heat into electricity through sound.
World’s largest ice sheet still appears stable
25 May, 2007Scientists from New Zealand and Australia have used mountains as giant ‘dipsticks’ to analyse the history of the world's largest ice sheet.
A summit to clean up industry
23 May, 2007Leading international scientists will join top Australian industry executives in a national summit, for three days commencing on 24 June, to discuss how to clean up and prevent future contamination.
Salt-tolerant wheat made possible
12 April, 2007The Molecular Plant Breeding CRC's Dr Yusuf Genc has found that different varieties of wheat have different ways of dealing with salinity. The research has implications for cereal breeders, who have long sought to breed varieties that are resistant to salinity.
The fight against counterfeit drugs in developing countries
14 March, 2007New technology in the fight against counterfeit medicines in the developing world was announced in a presentation to the WHO’s International Medical Products Anti-Counterfeiting Taskforce this week.
Research into clean electricity generation
02 March, 2007Current research into a physical phenomenon discovered two centuries ago may hold the key to meeting future energy demands and reducing global warming.
Research into procrastination shows surprising findings
11 January, 2007A University of Calgary professor in the Haskayne School of Business has recently published his magnum opus on the subject of procrastination – and it''s only taken him 10 years.
$500 million boost for Australian science infrastructure
04 December, 2006Australian science infrastructure will be upgraded by $500 million in Australian government funding announced by the Minister for Education, Science and Training, Julie Bishop.
Can't do research without the scientists
13 November, 2006 by Janette WoodhouseThe Science Engineering and Technology Skills Audit, which was released in July 2006, forecasts that Australia's supply in key science, education and technology areas will not be sufficient to meet future demand
$12.5m partnership targets healthy grain
08 November, 2006CSIRO, through the Food Futures Flagship, Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) have announced a partnership to accelerate the development of super-healthy wheat varieties.
