Australian Antarctic Science Council to be established
21 June, 2018The federal government is creating an Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research, as well as boost Hobart's position as an Antarctic science hub.
Gene transfer rules written in DNA
20 June, 2018Bacteria's ability to transfer genes, like those associated with antibiotic resistance, is governed by a previously unknown set of rules that are written in the DNA of the recipient.
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.
Structure of protein pair could guide drug development
08 June, 2018Researchers have visualised how the protein SOCS1 'switches off' cell signalling to dampen immune responses and block cancer growth.
The hidden costs of NGS
04 June, 2018 by Dr Enrique Neumann* | Supplied by: Tecan AustraliaThe $100 genome era is said to be upon us. But is it really?
Nanoscale biophotonics coming to Griffith Uni
01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityGriffith University, the latest collaborating partner of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will host a CNBP research node at its Gold Coast campus.
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.
Rapid, non-invasive Zika detection tool
29 May, 2018Researchers from Australia, Brazil and the US have developed a fast and effective tool to detect Zika virus.
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.
Partnership to advance composites science
24 May, 2018Deakin University and Vestas have teamed up to improve the compressive strength of carbon fibre composite materials for wind turbines.
Limiting global warming could preserve biodiversity
21 May, 2018 by Lauren DavisResearchers are pushing for global warming to be limited to 1.5°C, claiming that such a limit could protect hundreds of thousands of insects, plants and animals.
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.
UniSA's $247m Cancer Research Institute opens
11 May, 2018The University of South Australia's (UniSA) $247 million Cancer Research Institute has opened.
Plants show unexpected response to elevated CO2
01 May, 2018Plants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, reversing previously well-established patterns.
Pharmacy industry working towards better recycling practices
27 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty LtdRepresentatives from 11 manufacturers in the pharmacy industry met this month to discuss the challenges and possible solutions to further closing the loop on recycling.
