Liver fibrosis prediction with an online calculator
12 February, 2016Researchers have developed an online calculator that can help doctors to quickly and accurately predict liver fibrosis.
Enhanced energy harvesting with smart materials
02 February, 2016Researchers have found a way to enhance smart materials known as electrostrictive polymers to improve their mechanical energy harvesting performance — that is, the ability for electronic devices to pull ambient energy from their surrounding environment and convert it into electrical energy for stored power.
Wrinkle-free fabric that's environmentally friendly
29 January, 2016Researchers have reported a method for making wrinkle-resistant cotton fabrics that is said to be more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than current techniques.
Tips for thriving in the age of diversified laboratory testing
28 January, 2016 by Martin Wilkinson* | Supplied by: InterSystems Corporation (Australia)Opting to manage point-of-care testing in an overall framework for diversified testing is an opportunity for progressive laboratories rather than a threat.
Are aliens extinct?
25 January, 2016 by Lauren DavisWhy does evidence of alien life continue to elude Earth's scientists? Is it because such life never existed at all, or because it has already gone extinct?
Molecular engineering for more efficient solar cells
22 January, 2016 by Adam FloranceThe goal of creating weather-resistant, highly efficient photovoltaic cells is two steps closer, thanks to research by two independent teams of Australian and Swiss scientists.
A saliva test for heart failure
18 December, 2015Associate Professor Chamindie Punyadeera is looking to produce a heart failure test that is quick and easy to administer, by screening saliva instead of blood.
Efficient energy generation from gravity
09 December, 2015Architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars has developed a method to generate free energy in a sustainable way. The patent-pending technique, which sees energy released by perpetually unbalancing a weight, offers an alternative to solar and wind technology.
Chemical design without metals
08 December, 2015Rice University scientists have synthesised dozens of small-molecule catalysts — tools that promise to speed the making of novel chemicals, including drugs — without the use of transition metals.
Soil research and earthquake damage prevention
04 December, 2015According to Wang Shengzhe, our understanding of soils' behaviour is still minimal — and this has to change if we are to prevent the structural damage that can arise from natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Giant Magellan Telescope ready for construction
24 November, 2015Atop a remote mountain in the Chilean Andes, construction on the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is about to begin.
Invasive mynas a disease threat to native birds
18 November, 2015 by Graeme O'NeillIs the Indian myna waging biological warfare to gain a competitive advantage over Australia's native birds as they spread through eastern Australia?
Treating diseases with plants
06 November, 2015Scientists from QUT, who are studying the use of plants to combat golden staph infections, heal wounds and treat diseases, have received an extra $1 million in funding.
The mystery of organic matter in lunar samples
30 October, 2015Scientists have solved a mystery which has plagued NASA since the Apollo missions to the moon — the fact that samples of lunar soil brought back to Earth contained low levels of organic matter in the form of amino acids.
Methane-metabolising microorganisms discovered
27 October, 2015Scientists from The University of Queensland have discovered two new microorganisms which are said to play an unknown role in greenhouse gas emissions and consumption.
