Industry News
Cotton salinity threats identified
In the cotton growing areas of Australia, isolated instances of soil salinity have occurred. This has resulted primarily as a result of irrigation inefficiencies, particularly from leaking water storage’s and supply channels.
[ + ]Research Alliance Puts Fish Oil on the Menu
A new alliance between Clover Corporation and Food Science Australia will use breakthrough technology to put healthy fish oils into the Australian diet.
[ + ]Artificial Photosynthesis
Australian researchers are developing technology that may help to combat the Greenhouse Effect and create food and an alternative source of fuel at the same time.
[ + ]LabSystems Now Thermo LabSystems
LabSystems has changed its name to Thermo LabSystems as part of a new corporate identity strategy, initiated by its parent company, Thermo Electron Corporation.
[ + ]Antarctica - Astronomy in the freezer
Imagine the life of an astronomer at the very end of the Earth - Antarctica! At the South Pole the clear cold skies provide the best viewing of the infrared sky from anywhere on our planet.
[ + ]Detecting Waterborne Diseases
Electrokinetic techniques have been developed by researchers at the University of Wales to determine the infectiousness of the waterborne stage of cryptosporidium that causes diarrhoea and other diseases.
[ + ]Proteome Systems and Shimadzu Strengthen Alliance
Proteome Systems and Shimadzu have announced an extension of their strategic alliance through establishment of two proteomics facilities in Sydney and Boston. This is the first result of their strategic alliance in proteomics that started in January, 2000.
[ + ]Delta EMD puts faith in university research
Delta EMD has today signed an agreement to invest over $200,000 in establishing the 'Delta EMD Lectureship in Applied Chemistry' with the University of Newcastle.
[ + ]AGRF, IMB and APBiotech Collaborate
The Australian Genomic Research Facility (AGRF) has announced ongoing co-operation between AGRF and Amersham Pharmacia Biotech (APBiotech).
[ + ]WA opposition launch $50 million innovation statement
As the prime minister kicked off the federal election year with a $2.9 billion plan to boost Australia's research and development, West Australian Labor unveiled its R&D bid to win the state poll.
[ + ]Howard denies claims innovation plan just bid to lift Govt pre-election
Prime Minister John Howard Monday denied his Innovation Action Plan was an attempt to promote a tired government in the leadup to the next federal election.
[ + ]Call For Long-Term Innovation Commitment
Scientists at UNSW greeted the Prime Minister's Innovation Statement with approval, but said a firm, long-term, bipartisan commitment to innovation through science was necessary to avoid Australia becoming increasingly dependent on more technologically advanced nations.
[ + ]2001 A Science Odyssey
On 23 to 26 September 2001, the ASC will be staging a National Conference at the PowerHouse Museum in Sydney.
[ + ]New Grain Variety
A team of Adelaide University scientists has produced a low toxin white-vetch grain that has offers health benefits and economic possibilities.
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