Shimadzu UK focuses on molecular and atomic spectroscopy with new specialist recruit
20 July, 2012Shimadzu UK is continuing its program of investment in the molecular and atomic spectroscopy markets by appointing Andy Winn as a Product Specialist for atomic absorption (AA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and total organic carbon (TOC) in the company’s Spectroscopy Group.
Education reform needs stronger science focus, says La Trobe Chancellor
19 July, 2012With higher education undergoing profound change - reflecting challenges in environmental degradation, food security, emerging diseases and more - La Trobe University Chancellor Adrienne E Clarke AC has called for urgent action to boost Australia’s scientific understanding and awareness.
Water is a surfactant in water
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: University of SydneyTextbooks and websites on the origin of the surface tension of water need to be rewritten, according to Maoyuan Liu, James K Beattie and Angus Anthony Gray-Weale. These textbooks describe a pristine, uncharged air/water interface. None recognise that the interface is in fact highly charged by the presence of adsorbed hydroxide ions, with hydronium ions providing charge balance in the double layer.
Merck Millipore acquires rights for Biotest microbiology products
16 July, 2012Merck Millipore now has exclusive rights to sell Biotest AG Microbiology products in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian scientists racing to the London Olympics
13 July, 2012It’s not just world-class athletes who will be representing Australia at the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London. A team of world-class scientists from the National Measurement Institute will be part of the competition to outwit any drug cheats at the Games.
‘Primary Connections’ sparks a love of science: report
12 July, 2012The Australian Academy of Science’s primary school education program, ‘Primary Connections: Linking Science with Literacy’, increases teacher confidence and student interest in science, new research has shown.
Australian scientist awarded Royal Medal
11 July, 2012Internationally recognised chemist Professor Andrew Holmes has been awarded the 2012 Royal Medal - the only Australian in 10 years to receive the award.
Andrew Roberts to lead science college
11 July, 2012Internationally renowned scientist Professor Andrew Roberts has been announced as the new Dean of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Wheaton aquires CELLine technology
11 July, 2012Wheaton has acquired the CELLine dual-membrane, cell culture flask line for antibody and protein production from Wilson Wolf Manufacturing Corporation.
MDI and CSIRO sign deal for next-gen production of ‘green whistle’
10 July, 2012Australian healthcare company Medical Developments International (MDI) and CSIRO have signed a technology deal to develop a new production process for the drug methoxyflurane - the pain-relieving ingredient used in Penthrox (commonly known as the green whistle).
NMI seminar on communicating risk in the 21st century
10 July, 2012On 17 July, the National Measuring Institute (NMI) will host a seminar on risk perception and management for new technologies. The event will be held from 11 am-noon at NMI, Lindfield.
CSIRO signs landmark agreement with US NOAA on marine and climate research
09 July, 2012CSIRO and the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today signed a series of agreements that bring together the scientific capabilities of two global leaders in marine and atmospheric research.
Australians and the global IP protest
06 July, 2012Concern is growing in Australia about attempts by various governments to introduce stronger intellectual property (IP) right enforcement standards. In a major vote on Wednesday night, the European parliament rejected the new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
‘God particle’ collides with art and society this Sunday
05 July, 2012Last night’s announcement of the discovery of the Higgs boson, or ‘God particle’, will collide with art and society on Sunday 8 July. ‘Colliding Ideas: Art, Society and Physics’ is a free public symposium, to be held at RMIT University in Central Melbourne from noon-5 pm.
Biomedical and plant sciences the winner with new appointment
04 July, 2012Professor Ryan Lister, an expert in the use of advanced DNA sequencing technologies and computational biology to understand how complex biological systems work, has been appointed to The University of Western Australia (UWA).
