What’s New in LAB Technology survey winner
19 March, 2012 by Janette WoodhouseCongratulations to Carla Mathews from Austin Health, who has won an iPad after completing the recent What’s New in LAB Technology survey.
IQnovate signs MOU with agricultural biotech group
16 March, 2012Contract medical company IQnovate has signed a memorandum of understanding with JH Biotech Australasia to commercialise and extract research and development efficiencies related to a range of biotechnology products, including ones suitable for animal nutrition.
Australian-French Fellowship program for young scientists
09 March, 2012The Australian Academy of Science and the Embassy of France today announced a new Fellowship program to help young Australian scientists work with cutting-edge French research institutions.
United Bioresearch appointed Australian distributor for ACTGene products
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: United Bioresearch Products Pty LtdUnited Bioresearch has been appointed Australian distributor for the full range of ACTGene products.
Lonza launches new global company website
07 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Capsugel Australia Pty LtdLonza has launched its new global company website which will provide users with the company's complete life science market representation.
NHP Safety Reference Guide
04 March, 2012 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP has released its comprehensive Safety Reference Guide. The free guide comes complete with technical information on the company’s extensive range of safety products, whitepapers on various safety applications and information documents on international/local safety standards.
Father of DSC awarded 2012 Albert Einstein World Award of Science
01 March, 2012A substantial validation of the power of dye solar cell (DSC) technology to significantly impact the world’s renewable energy supply has come from the World Cultural Council, which has awarded Professor Michael Grätzel the prestigious 2012 Albert Einstein World Award of Science for his outstanding achievements in inventing and developing the Grätzel Cell, the Dye-sensitised Solar Cell.
DuPont and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics collaborate on wheat production
29 February, 2012DuPont and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) have expanded their long-standing research collaboration to increase research scale on improving the overall productivity of wheat, as well as other crops.
2012-2013 Thermo Fisher Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue
20 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has released the 2012-2013 Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue. The catalogue is organised into four core segments - sample preparation, vials and closures, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography - and combines the latest product innovations, including those added after the recent Dionex acquisition, into a single portfolio.
Report puts Australia-China science collaboration to the test
14 February, 2012The science and research partnership between Australia and China has been put under the microscope in a report released by Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans. The report, Science and Research Collaboration between Australia and China, provides a detailed analysis of the growing links between Australia and its most important trading partner.
Online diagnostic tool to help businesses claim R&D tax incentives
13 February, 2012BDO has advised businesses considering making a claim under the research and development (R&D) Tax Incentive to be aware of the various impending lodgement deadlines imposed by the Australian Government. The network is assisting these businesses with a free online diagnostic tool which indicates eligibility.
Have your say and stop bomb chemicals getting into the wrong hands
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Attorney General's OfficeThe Attorney-General’s Department’s Chemical Security program requires chemical manufacturers’ and users’ input to develop systems to prevent common chemicals being misappropriated and used in illegal bomb manufacture.
Emona 2012 Test Instruments Catalogue
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty LtdEmona Instruments has released the 2012 Emona Test Instruments Catalogue. The catalogue covers 80 pages of instrumentation and equipment for the electronics industry, industrial service and plant maintenance, industrial electrical and electrical contracting, and science and life sciences laboratories.
International researcher returns home to lead stem cell initiative
08 February, 2012An internationally renowned respiratory specialist will lead a new Centre for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, to be established at The University of Western Australia.
State-of-the-art DNA lab for WA Museum
07 February, 2012John Day - Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Science and Innovation - has officially opened a new science and research facility at the Western Australian Museum’s Collection and Research Centre.
