Trans-Tasman science treaty formed
20 February, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe longstanding rivalry between Australia and New Zealand may finally be coming to an end, with ministers from both countries coming together to sign the Australia–New Zealand Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation Agreement.
Stem cell webinars coming up
16 February, 2017 | Supplied by: StemCell Technologies Australia Pty LtdSTEMCELL Technologies is hosting two webinars in the coming weeks, giving scientists interested in stem cell research the chance to hear from experts in the field from the comfort of their own homes — just as long as they don't mind waking up a little early.
Phenomenex Food Testing Applications Guide
09 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Phenomenex AustraliaPhenomenex announces the publication of a food testing guide to help the industry meet increasing demands for quality and safety testing.
'Needs improvement': Australia's innovation report card is in
07 February, 2017Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) has concluded that Australia is quite good at coming up with clever ideas but not so good at transferring them into tangible outcomes.
CSIRO to open US office
31 January, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeThe Australian Government has announced plans to open an office for CSIRO in the United States.
2017 Australian of the Year regenerates interest in biomedical science
27 January, 2017 by Lauren DavisEmeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been announced as 2017 Australian of the Year, bringing his work in stem cell research and regenerative medicine to the forefront of Australian science.
Chemically active 3D printing awarded
23 January, 2017US researchers have been recognised for their work demonstrating the chemical reactivity of nanocomposites in 3D-printed structures, receiving the STAM 2016 Altmetrics Award for their efforts.
Does industry funding sway opinion?
19 January, 2017 by Adam FloranceWhen it comes to laboratory research the degree of required disclosure is relatively transparent, but some local scientists have been looking at the way industry funding for patient advocacy groups is shaping opinion — and the results are insidious.
Hunt moves to Health, Sinodinos takes Science
18 January, 2017 by Lauren DavisGreg Hunt will take over from Sussan Ley as Minister for Health and Minister for Sport, while Arthur Sinodinos will step into Hunt's role as Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science.
Conference to tackle drug-resistant infections
18 January, 2017 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandRegistrations are now open for the Solutions for Drug-Resistant Infections conference (SDRI 2017), taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3–5 April 2017.
EPREP partners with Xperential Scientific
17 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Xperential ScientificEPREP has signed a distribution agreement with Melbourne-based scientific instrumentation supplier Xperential Scientific.
Science stories need more independent commentary, says study
21 December, 2016 by Lauren DavisNew Zealand researchers have found that only one in six science-based news stories included quotes from independent commenters, and one-quarter of commenters lacked relevant expertise.
Funding awarded to Australia's innovative medical researchers
16 December, 2016The National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation has announced the winners of the Dr John Dixon Hughes Medal for Medical Research Innovation, as well as the foundation's grant recipients for 2017.
Health, medical and innovation funding announced
05 December, 2016The federal government was apparently in a generous mood over the weekend, announcing close to $700 million in funding for the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and CSIRO.
Safety guide for heating blocks released
05 December, 2016Asynt has announced an updated version of its best practice guide developed to enable laboratory personnel to more safely use heating block systems.
