A second field trial of Anatara Lifesciences' non-antibiotic, natural therapy to prevent and treat diarrhoea in weaned pigs is being conducted in a large-scale commercial piggery in South East Queensland. [ + ]

There's no doubt that fossils provide an important window into the past, but just how much do we know about these traces of ancient life? [ + ]

In line with the increased focus on the end uses of cannabis, including medicinal use, Southern Cross University is increasing its involvement in cannabis genetics and chemistry research. [ + ]

An epic battle is being fought between frog-killing chytrid fungus and the frogs of the world. And the outcome is not clear-cut. Australian scientists have found that while some native frogs are winning their war, others are not. [ + ]

Motti Gill explains how using the cloud for remote data monitoring and control functionality provides a suitable tool for small to medium-sized SCADA applications. [ + ]

A commercialisation deal for a new synthetic catalyst will help make the pharmaceutical manufacturing process more efficient, particularly in the production of ADD/ADHD drug Ritalin (methylphenidate). [ + ]

The Miles Review of the CRC Program has been handed down and all 18 recommendations accepted by the Australian Government. [ + ]

Scientists have created software that tackles the big data problem for X-ray laser experiments - you can even go back and improve past scientific results. [ + ]

With a thermal imaging camera you can identify problems early in the design cycle, allowing them to be documented and corrected before becoming more serious and more costly to repair. However, not all thermal cameras are created equal. [ + ]

The largest complete DNA analysis of ovarian cancer in the world has revealed new insight into the genetic twists and turns a deadly form of the disease takes to outsmart chemotherapy. This groundbreaking work features contributions from several Australian facilities. [ + ]

Nine new ARC Research Hubs and Training Centres have been funded with almost $40 million from the Australian Government. [ + ]

The federal government has introduced legislation to establish its much-anticipated Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Subject to the passage of the legislation, the fund will be established from 1 August 2015. [ + ]

Everyone likes solving a mystery, and the hunt for the source of strange signals detected by Australia's Parkes radio telescope is a classic. Although how "aliens" became involved in the story is more of a media mystery. [ + ]

Research recently conducted at the Australian National University by Dr Peter Collignon et al has shown there is a higher correlation between government corruption and antimicrobial drug resistance than there is between the incidence of drug usage and other commonly assumed factors. [ + ]

Have you started a new hobby such as stamp collecting or coin collecting, or enjoy sewing and crafts? Are you struggling to see small things in detail, even with glasses? [ + ]