Industry News
Ultrafast laser camera films combustion in real time
Scientists have developed an ultrafast laser camera that can create videos with a record-fast speed of 12.5 billion images per second. [ + ]
Physical balance used to predict cognitive impairment
Researchers have revealed a new measure of physical balance that could help to identify individuals who are at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Understanding the roots of autism
In Fragile X syndrome, sensory signals from the outside world are integrated differently, causing them to be underrepresented by cortical pyramidal neurons in the brain. [ + ]
Nanomaterial boosts potency of disinfectants
When the nanomaterial is mixed with a peroxide-based disinfectant, the disinfectant is 2–4 times more effective in disabling a coronavirus strain. [ + ]
Voice-activated system for hands-free pathogen handling
Researchers are deploying voice-assistant technology to make the laboratory safer for scientists who handle potentially infectious samples, as well as those with disabilities. [ + ]
National conversation to reset Australia's science vision
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic is encouraging all Australians to get involved in a national conversation to guide the direction of Australia's science priorities. [ + ]
James Webb telescope finds galaxies "too big to even exist"
Researchers used the telescope to observe massive candidate galaxies at the beginning of time, believed to be up to 100 billion times the mass of the Sun. [ + ]
$96m RNA facility coming to Macquarie University
Myeloid Therapeutics will collaborate with the NSW Government to create a world-class RNA manufacturing and research facility at Macquarie University. [ + ]
Earth's structure found to have a distinct 'fifth layer'
Seismologists believe they have documented evidence of a distinct layer inside Earth — a solid 'metallic ball' that sits within the centre of the inner core. [ + ]
Heart failure risk linked to social isolation, loneliness
Researchers found that both social isolation and loneliness increased the risk of hospitalisation or death from heart failure by 15–20%. [ + ]
New device to detect brain tumours using urine
Many extracellular vesicles (EVs) from cancer cells exist stably and are excreted in the urine without breaking down. [ + ]
Potential new function of the lymphatic system: producing blood
Until now, it was believed that blood cells derived solely from stem cells found in bone marrow. [ + ]
Waters set to acquire Wyatt Technology
Waters Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Wyatt Technology for US$1.36 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. [ + ]
UQ vaccine to protect pigs from Japanese encephalitis virus
UQ-developed chimera virus technology was used to make a 'hybrid' version of the virus, using a mosquito-only Australian virus that is harmless to humans. [ + ]
Shapeshifting robot can turn from a liquid to a solid
Engineers have designed miniature robots that can rapidly and reversibly shift between liquid and solid states, as well as being able to conduct electricity. [ + ]
