CO2 causes turf wars
02 October, 2013 by Graeme O'NeillThe planet is warming, but Dr Marilyn Ball’s research group has found that rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere makes cold-tolerant plants more susceptible to frost.
How the brain makes body maps
01 October, 2013Illusions increase understanding of how the brain generates our body representation.
ImmunAid launches second funding round
27 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter raising $1m last year, ImmunAid has launched a second funding round to support development of its personalised treatment technology and IP.
Extreme imaging competition
26 September, 2013To celebrate and recognise creativity in Australian imaging science research, CiSRA and the Powerhouse Museum have launched the Extreme Imaging Competition for 2014.
Sydney professor appointed UNESCO chair
25 September, 2013Professor Elaine Baker, from the University of Sydney, has received the prestigious appointment as a chair in ocean governance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Healthy shark populations support healthy reefs
19 September, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonThe combination of lower shark numbers and coral loss is having an impact on fish communities of coral reefs.
Microalgae, bacteria and a bioreactor
18 September, 2013A solution to a major problem - arsenic poisoning from natural groundwater - may be within reach thanks to Australian research.
Starpharma enters agrochemical tie-up
16 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingStarpharma (ASX:SPL) revealed that US crop protection company Gowan is considering using its Priostar dendrimer technology in some of its products.
Early screening for dementia leads to overdiagnosis
13 September, 2013The drive for the early diagnosis of dementia may be resulting in overdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
New whooping cough vaccine to be developed
12 September, 2013Researchers at Curtin University, in collaboration with The University of Western Australia (UWA), will soon be developing a new whooping cough vaccine.
Bioinsecticides from spider venom
12 September, 2013 by Susan WilliamsonA newly discovered protein in the venom of Australian tarantulas shows promise as a bioinsecticide for cotton crop pests.
DNA barcodes distinguish rainforest plants
11 September, 2013DNA barcoding is facilitating the identification of rainforest plant species in Queensland.
Coridon's herpes vaccine trial progressing well
05 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCoridon, Allied Healthcare's (ASX:AHZ) 50.1%-owned subsidiary, said no safety issues were raised during dosing of the first two cohorts in a phase I study of its herpes vaccine and treatment.
Seagrass provides blue carbon reserve
05 September, 2013As well as being a favourite feeding ground for dugongs and sea turtles, seagrass meadows may be a major carbon sink for the planet.
2013 Eureka Prize winners
05 September, 2013From diamonds that light up the inside of cells to broody male weedy sea dragons, this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes recognise some of the great work and great people in Australian science.
