Industry News
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m. [ + ]
Maternal cannabis use puts kids at risk of behavioural problems
Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural problems. [ + ]
Over-the-counter pain relievers may improve concussion recovery
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers. [ + ]
Does the 2025–26 Budget do enough for science?
AAMRI has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as "very disappointing" for the health and medical research sector, while STA has been a bit more positive. [ + ]
Polymers can act as a 'Trojan horse' for harmful chemicals
The scientific community has long believed that polymers are too big to migrate out of products and into people, meaning they have largely evaded regulation. [ + ]
More microbes on super-sterile ISS could improve astronaut health
Inflammatory conditions experienced by astronauts while travelling in space could be due to the excessively sterile nature of spacecraft. [ + ]
Superelastic alloy functions in extreme temperatures
The titanium-aluminium superelastic alloy is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the capability to function across a broad temperature range. [ + ]
Diet affects the brain's insulin sensitivity, promoting obesity
Even a brief consumption of highly processed, unhealthy foods causes a significant alteration in the brains of healthy individuals, which may be the initial cause of obesity. [ + ]
Human milk harnessed to administer medicine to infants
The Monash Milk Team are trailblazers in understanding how milk and milk-like systems can be harnessed to enhance oral drug delivery. [ + ]
SKA-Low's first image of the universe released
The image is an indication of the scientific revelations that will be possible with the world's most powerful radio observatory. [ + ]
Water-repellent glass breaks new ground
An innovative and non-toxic process using ultrasonic sound waves can alter the surface of glass, making it either hydrophobic (water resistant) or electrically charged. [ + ]
Tumour-invading protein delivers therapy straight to the brain
A protein called HER3, which is present on the blood–brain barrier, helps the tumour-invading protein cross from the bloodstream to the brain. [ + ]
Keto diet leads to health benefits in bipolar patients
A ketogenic diet may improve brain metabolism in individuals with a bipolar disorder diagnosis, according to a new study. [ + ]
Ming Long appointed Chair of CSIRO
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Kathryn Fagg. [ + ]
Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?
A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181. [ + ]
