Ocular lasers, or lasers on the eyes, may now be possible with the development of an ultrathin membrane laser using organic semiconductors. [ + ]

Analysing 1000-year-old poo might not sound like the most glamorous job in existence, but it's led to new breakthroughs in our understanding of the ancient world. [ + ]

The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) has received a $6.1 million funding boost. [ + ]

AusBiotech CEO Glenn Cross has decided to retire from his position after 13 years' service and two years heading the organisation. [ + ]

US researchers are developing a pill that makes tumours light up when exposed to infrared light, and they have demonstrated that the concept works in mice. [ + ]

Plants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, reversing previously well-established patterns. [ + ]

The landmark data reveals the extent and spread of the top five incidence cancers at diagnosis across four stages of severity. [ + ]

Of the gender-biased disciplines, almost all are moving towards parity, though some are predicted to take decades or even centuries to reach it. [ + ]

With smaller biotech companies dominating the pipeline for microbiome-targeted therapeutics, large pharma firms are eager to jump on the bandwagon. [ + ]

MTPConnect is inviting medical technology innovators to join the Australian delegation to The MedTech Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [ + ]

Representatives from 11 manufacturers in the pharmacy industry met this month to discuss the challenges and possible solutions to further closing the loop on recycling. [ + ]

A newly developed sensor can detect signalling molecules — called cytokines — that operate in the living brain. [ + ]

The Australian Research Council has launched a new training centre focused on developing next-generation biomanufacturing technologies. [ + ]

Much like people, galaxies fall victim to the middle-aged spread as they get older, becoming less elliptical and more round, according to Australian and US scientists. [ + ]

Frankl Open Science is carrying out, what is touted to be, the world's first cryptocurrency airdrop for scientists and science students. [ + ]