The Australian Academy of Science has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Anna-Maria Arabia, who is set to commence in her new role from 24 October. [ + ]

By piggybacking a chemotherapy drug onto a well-known milk protein, Deakin University medical scientists have created a combination that is lethal for prostate cancer cells without the toxic side effects. [ + ]

Australian researchers have uncovered the world's oldest fossils in a remote area of Greenland, pushing back the fossil record to near the start of the Earth's geological record and pointing to evidence of life on Earth very early in its history. [ + ]

US researchers have identified a characteristic chemical signature that they believe will improve diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and provide clinical targets for personalised care. [ + ]

Twenty years after the first case of devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) emerged, causing populations of Tasmanian devils to decline by at least 80%, the animals appear to be fighting back. [ + ]

Biomedical engineers have used a cheap, commercially produced polymer to assist in bone regeneration, which could result in better therapies for spinal injuries, bone grafts and other orthopaedic surgeries. [ + ]

Australian scientists have announced a breakthrough in their quest for a new drug to treat koalas suffering from chlamydia. [ + ]

With mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of several deadly diseases around the world, the fight against these insects is high on the agenda. [ + ]

The inaugural Australian Falling Walls Lab competition has been won by Dr Kim van Netten, an engineering researcher from the University of Newcastle. [ + ]

EMBL Australia has announced two upcoming events that will be of interest to bioinformaticians, computational biologists and biomedical researchers. [ + ]

Olympus Australia has been proclaimed an ABA100 Winner of the 2016 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation. [ + ]

When do you think global warming first began to take effect? If you answered any later than the Industrial Revolution, you're in for a shock. [ + ]

If you're a criminal with a propensity towards guns, now might be the time to go straight, as forensic scientists have reported matching gunshot residue with specific brands of ammunition for the first time. [ + ]

An international research collaboration has discovered the enzyme that contributes to chronic inflammation in the blood of patients with suicidal tendencies. [ + ]

Australian biotech company Medlab has signed a significant cannabis supply agreement with Aphria, a Canadian-licensed producer of medical marijuana. [ + ]