Ion track mystery cracked
24 October, 2008
A research team from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that the ion tracks left by heavy ions as they move across a solid are consistent with a frozen-in, nanoscale acoustic shock wave — a discovery that could revolutionise geological dating and nano-wire manufacturing.
Alzheimer's disease research attracts first partner
15 October, 2008
Pfitzer Australia, with the Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing, is going to investigate the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and aims to discover a method for early diagnosis.
Blood test for Down syndrome
08 October, 2008
A new maternal blood test may be able to predict chromosomal abnormalities at 12 weeks' gestation.
Virgin birth confirmed
03 October, 2008
Scientists have confirmed the second-ever case of a 'virgin birth' (scientifically known as parthenogenesis) in a shark, indicating once again that female sharks can reproduce without mating and raising the possibility that many female sharks have this incredible capacity.
Testing for adulteration
03 October, 2008
As adulterated milk continues to ravage the health of Chinese babies, the question of why the milk wasn't tested for melamine raises its head.
Storing nuclear waste
22 September, 2008
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology claim to have found a safe way to store radioactive waste.
Mad cow in the family tree
16 September, 2008
Mad cow disease has traditionally been considered a foodborne disease but now researchers have established that it may sometimes be genetic. This means that it may appear in countries free from BSE.
X-ray vision and human sight
01 September, 2008
X-ray vision is just one of the advantages of having both eyes pointing in the same direction.
Forensics and the Mary Rose
01 September, 2008
Forensic examination of the teeth of some of the sailors on the ill-fated Mary Rose shows they were not English.
Modified viruses bring malaria vaccine hope
29 August, 2008
An international collaboration of researchers has created a promising malaria vaccine based on pox and cold viruses.
DNA testing direct to the public
14 August, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field
As the range of DNA tests available expands, scientists and medical practitioners are concerned about laboratories advertising their services directly to the consumer via the internet.
CRC review released
05 August, 2008
A review of Australia's Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program and its significant contribution to Australia’s National Innovation System has been released.
Weighing individual atoms and molecules
04 August, 2008
A nanoelectromechanical system that can function as a scale sensitive enough to measure the mass of a single atom of gold has been created.
Bugs that eat cancer-causers
04 August, 2008
A CRC CARE and the University of South Australia scientist has identified native Australian soil bacteria which destroy benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene and xylene in groundwater contaminated by petroleum and oil spills.
US market forecast for stem cell technology
01 August, 2008
Market research indicates that the market for stem cell technologies will grow dramatically in the next four years.
