Industry News
How can Sudoku help scientists X-ray granular movements?
Scientists have developed a new X-ray method which allows them to see inside granular flows — and the findings could have a big impact on numerous industries. [ + ]
Giant tortoise genomes offer insights into longevity
'Lonesome George', the last member of the Galapagos giant tortoise species from Pinta Island, died in 2012 — but his legacy will live on in more ways than one. [ + ]
Asia Pacific's top 10 young innovators announced
Four Australians were among the winners of MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific competition for 2019. [ + ]
Top neuroscience conference brings best brains to Brisbane
Researchers and doctors from around the world are in Brisbane this week to attend the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Neuroscience Society. [ + ]
Zapping tumours in less than a second
Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session. [ + ]
Embracing artery-only bypasses
For over two decades, Australian researchers have been doing something that the vast majority of surgeons globally have been reluctant to do. [ + ]
Fungal infection's deadly transformation uncovered
The fungal infection Candida albicans transforms into a deadly version with hyphae or filaments that help it break through human tissues and into the bloodstream. [ + ]
Govt launches new science advisory body
The National Science and Technology Council is set to take the place of the Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology. [ + ]
Doctors swallow Lego for science
"My child swallowed a piece of Lego, how long will it take to exit?" Six fearless Australian paediatricians recently ingested Lego heads in order to answer this burning question. [ + ]
$380m ARC funding announced; new National Interest Test will be in plain English
Minister for Education Dan Tehan has announced more than $380m in funding for university research projects through the Australian Research Council. [ + ]
Roadmap released for regenerative medicine sector
MTPConnect's report 'Regenerative Medicine: Opportunities for Australia' provides a roadmap for elevating the sector so it can successfully compete at a global level. [ + ]
170 Australian researchers on "Highly Cited" list
Australia has been ranked fifth globally on Clarivate Analytics' Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list. [ + ]
Cannabis compound may benefit children with epilepsy
Researchers reviewing studies around the medical use of cannabidiol have found the treatment to be moderately effective in two forms of childhood epilepsy. [ + ]
2018 Tall Poppies announced
The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise the achievements of outstanding young Australian researchers who are passionate about communicating their research. [ + ]
ARC funding delays now worst on record — STA
The research sector is experiencing the longest delay to Australian Research Council (ARC) funding announcements in history. [ + ]