Organ-on-chip pioneer to deliver 2014 Graeme Clark Oration
04 June, 2014The 2014 Graeme Clark Oration, hosted by the ICT for Life Sciences Forum at the Melbourne Convention Centre, will be presented on 5 June by Wyss Institute founding director Dr Don Ingber.
PsS appointed Particles Plus distributor in ANZ
03 June, 2014Particle and Surface Sciences (PsS) has been appointed the sole distributor for Particles Plus throughout Australia and New Zealand. The distributorship is expected to enhance and broaden the range of particle characterisation systems already offered by PsS.
Professor Suzanne Cory to present 2014 Boyer Lecture series
02 June, 2014The ABC's 2014 Boyer Lecture series will be presented by Professor Suzanne Cory AC PhD FAA FRS, a distinguished molecular biologist and former president of the Australian Academy of Science.
Merck Millipore mass spectrometry compendium
01 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdMerck Millipore has offered chromatography products since 1904, with columns, plates and mobile phases used in mass spectrometry (MS) labs throughout the world. Solutions for Mass Spectrometry is a compendium packed with information on this analytical field.
Supreme Court decision upholds farmers' right to coexistence
30 May, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Supreme Court of Western Australia has dismissed an organic farmer's claims for $85,000 in damages over contamination from his neighbour's genetically modified (GM) canola crop.
Science at the Shine Dome 2014
30 May, 2014The Australian Academy of Science held its annual Science at the Shine Dome gathering from 27-29 May. The theme of this year’s event was Celebrating Australian science - past present future.
How do Australians engage with science?
29 May, 2014 by Lauren DavisA national survey on Australians' engagement with science has found that the majority have extremely positive attitudes about science and technology, though they're not always clear about the details.
New ANSTO board member
29 May, 2014Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane has announced the appointment of Penny Dobson as a new member of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) board.
AXT appointed an official Selfrag distributor in ANZ
28 May, 2014AXT, a supplier of scientific equipment for industry and academia, has been appointed an official distributor for Selfrag in Australia and New Zealand. Selfrag designs and manufactures high-voltage pulse power fragmentation equipment for the geoscience, mining, recycling and solar industries.
FDA approves therascreen KRAS kit with colorectal cancer drug
26 May, 2014Qiagen has announced that its therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR Kit has received US FDA approval to guide the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer patients with Amgen's Vectibix (panitumumab).
2014 ATSE Clunies Ross Awards announced
23 May, 2014The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Clunies Ross Awards Dinner was held this week at the Perth Convention Centre. The event celebrates Australia's heroes in science and technology.
The Australian Innovation Challenge 2014 now open
21 May, 2014Entries are open for this year's The Australian Innovation Challenge awards, honouring excellence in fields from minerals and energy to ICT and community services.
2014 NMI awards announced
20 May, 2014As part of World Metrology Day, Parliamentary Secretary for Industry Bob Baldwin has announced the winners of this year's National Measurement Institute (NMI) awards.
Australia's scientists react to the Budget
14 May, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe 2014-15 Budget will affect several areas of science, provoking comments from experts involved in the industry.
Nominations open for 2014 GSK Award for Research Excellence
14 May, 2014GlaxoSmithKline has opened nominations for the 2014 GSK Award for Research Excellence (ARE). The prestigious award recognises outstanding achievements in medical research and facilitates career development with potential importance to human health and Australian research.
