Biodiversity prevents disease
29 March, 2016 by Adam FloranceResearchers have shown a clear link between biodiversity and the severity of a fungal disease on a Tibetan alpine meadow.
Two trials to study wind farms and human health
23 March, 2016The National Health and Medical Research Council has awarded grants totalling $3.3 million to two trials into the effects of wind farms on human health.
The role of bacteria in platinum formation
22 March, 2016The University of Adelaide has led research into the role of specialist bacteria in the formation and movement of platinum and related metals in surface environments.
Hobart hosts international ice core scientists
09 March, 2016The International Partnerships in Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) Second Open Science Conference has begun.
The European bioeconomy under the microscope
04 March, 2016Comprehensive data on the European bioeconomy — that is, those parts of the economy that use renewable biological resources from land and sea to produce food, materials and energy — has been released for the first time.
Counting molecules with a mobile phone
26 February, 2016Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have invented a technique that will help bring emerging diagnostic capabilities out of laboratories and to the point of care.
Crystals increase microbes' methane emissions
18 February, 2016Researchers have discovered how to increase the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally occurring microbes living in coal seams and on food waste.
Liver fibrosis prediction with an online calculator
12 February, 2016Researchers have developed an online calculator that can help doctors to quickly and accurately predict liver fibrosis.
Enhanced energy harvesting with smart materials
02 February, 2016Researchers have found a way to enhance smart materials known as electrostrictive polymers to improve their mechanical energy harvesting performance — that is, the ability for electronic devices to pull ambient energy from their surrounding environment and convert it into electrical energy for stored power.
Wrinkle-free fabric that's environmentally friendly
29 January, 2016Researchers have reported a method for making wrinkle-resistant cotton fabrics that is said to be more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than current techniques.
Tips for thriving in the age of diversified laboratory testing
28 January, 2016 by Martin Wilkinson* | Supplied by: InterSystems Corporation (Australia)Opting to manage point-of-care testing in an overall framework for diversified testing is an opportunity for progressive laboratories rather than a threat.
Are aliens extinct?
25 January, 2016 by Lauren DavisWhy does evidence of alien life continue to elude Earth's scientists? Is it because such life never existed at all, or because it has already gone extinct?
Molecular engineering for more efficient solar cells
22 January, 2016 by Adam FloranceThe goal of creating weather-resistant, highly efficient photovoltaic cells is two steps closer, thanks to research by two independent teams of Australian and Swiss scientists.
A saliva test for heart failure
18 December, 2015Associate Professor Chamindie Punyadeera is looking to produce a heart failure test that is quick and easy to administer, by screening saliva instead of blood.
Efficient energy generation from gravity
09 December, 2015Architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars has developed a method to generate free energy in a sustainable way. The patent-pending technique, which sees energy released by perpetually unbalancing a weight, offers an alternative to solar and wind technology.
