2011 NSW Scientist of the Year announced
24 November, 2011
Professor of Physics Michelle Simmons was awarded 2011 NSW Scientist of the Year for her work on quantum computers.
Hanna Instruments’ General Catalogue (version 28)
24 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdHanna Instruments’ General Catalogue (version 28) includes details of the company’s range of chemical test kits and meters, magnetic stirrers, reagents, accessories and a range of technical tables. The catalogue is now available for distribution.
Award for new way to test contaminants
23 November, 2011
Contaminant testing in water can now be performed in a much safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Australian science needs urgent investment
23 November, 2011
Australian Academy of Science President Professor Suzanne Cory has said the government must urgently invest to ensure Australian science remains internationally competitive and relevant.
BioTek receives Frost & Sullivan Award
21 November, 2011
BioTek Instruments has received the Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award for Workflow Solutions in Life Sciences.
Australia-China science and research fund open to applications
17 November, 2011
Australia-China research collaborations will benefit from an additional $18 million over the next three years with the opening of a dedicated Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF).
Biotech and pharma driving HPLC market to US$4.1bn
16 November, 2011
The global HPLC systems and accessories market is forecast to reach US$4.1bn by 2017, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Prof Bruce McKellar to head international physics union
08 November, 2011
Australian Academy of Science Fellow Professor Bruce McKellar has been elected as the next President of the IUPAP.
Scientific breakthroughs are becoming less of a young man’s game
08 November, 2011A century ago, major scientific breakthroughs in medicine, chemistry and physics were dominated by scientists under 40, many were under 30, and their work was often theoretical rather than experimental. Now, the experimental work of older scientists is more likely to be recognised.
A bright future for Society of Dairy Technology
07 November, 2011
The Society of Dairy Technology's membership is growing rapidly.
Laboratory Managers and Laboratory Design Conferences 2011
04 November, 2011
All people working in laboratory, scientific, technical and facilities management in all areas, including life science, analytical testing, education, research, pathology, food, construction, mining, pharmaceutical and quality control, must attend to update to the latest thinking in laboratory management, network with other laboratory, facility, research, scientific and technical managers and discover new productivity tools at the trade exhibition.
New Commonwealth committee for government research investments
04 November, 2011
Prof Ian Chubb will chair a new Commonwealth committee to guide government research investment.
Final submissions for $100 million global challenge
02 November, 2011
GE is calling for final submissions for its $100 million global ‘healthymagination Challenge’ aimed at accelerating innovation in breast cancer, ahead of the closing date later this month.
Research for a greener and healthier future
01 November, 2011
New treatments for cancer, producing better wine and greater protection of our Great Barrier Reef are some of the benefits that could flow from over 1000 new research projects being supported by the Labor Government.
Sartorius acquires Biohit’s liquid handling business
28 October, 2011
Sartorius concludes agreement to acquire the liquid handling business of Finnish laboratory supplier Biohit.
