Vastly increased explosive force for weaponry
11 August, 2011
A High-Density Reactive Material has the potential to dramatically increase the explosive impact of most weapons with little or no compromise in strength or design.
Invisibility cloak closer to reality
11 August, 2011
To be useful an invisibility cloak needs to keep the wearer invisible when he moves around and, to date, most cloaks are only effective if the wearer stands still. But now, a device that tampers with the speed of light offers a solution.
Tips for practising safe cells - Part 1
10 August, 2011
Completely avoiding cell culture contamination is very difficult in busy laboratories. However, careful aseptic technique, appropriate caution and training can reduce the risk of contamination.
Tips for practising safe cells - Part 2
10 August, 2011
Part 1 of this article looks at ways to improve aseptic techniques and to preserve the integrity of cell cultures and sterile liquid transfers. Here in Part 2 we look at the lab environment and how it can impact on safety.
The deadly E. coli outbreak
29 July, 2011
The mention of E. coli O157:H7 sends a chill through the spine of every food processor. This deadly pathogen has been implicated in disease outbreaks all over the world and only a small load can cause illness. But in the latest outbreak in Germany and France, a new serotype is proving even more deadly.
Scientists find new Australian desert frog
27 July, 2011
A new miniature frog species or ‘toadlet’ has been discovered.
Trials one step closer to treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
27 July, 2011
Clinical trials have successfully administered the compound AVI-4658, designed to restore dystrophin expression in participants with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Macquarie Uni student helps discover new planetary nebula
27 July, 2011
Macquarie University PhD student Dimitri Douchin has helped discover a new planetary nebula in our Milky Way.
Uni of Qld to acquire powerful MRI
26 July, 2011
The University of Queensland has entered into an agreement with technology specialist Siemens to install a powerful MRI system.
DPI geneticists develop DNA marker test for cows
14 July, 2011
DNA detectives from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have the know-how to pinpoint whether a cow or bull is responsible for any genetic glitches.
DNA timber fingerprinting may assist fight against illegal logging
04 July, 2011
Advances in DNA 'fingerprinting' and other genetic techniques are making it harder for illegal loggers to get away with destroying protected rainforests.
Marsupial digestive microbes may help reduce methane in livestock
04 July, 2011
A bacterial species in the Australian Tammar wallaby gut is responsible for keeping the animal’s methane emissions relatively low.
Collaboration contributes to understanding toxicity of the new E. coli strain
30 June, 2011
HPA researchers, using Thermo Scientific's mass spectrometry technology, have been able to identify the protein toxins expressed by the deadly strain of E. coli in Europe.
Scientists accurately predict age with saliva sample
27 June, 2011
Self-conscious about your age? Be careful where you spit. UCLA geneticists now can use saliva to reveal how old you are.
Coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism
17 June, 2011
Scientists from Sydney University are celebrating the 100th anniversary of superconductivity.
