Bionic eyes, quantum computers and more efficient solar cells are among the many research projects set to benefit from a new facility due to be officially opened in Sydney on Friday.
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A conversation with Sarah Darwin and Tall Ship experience
A conversation with Sarah Darwin and Tall Ship experience
Thursday 25 February 2010, 5.45pm (tallship tours from 4pm)
Nelson Room, Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown (Melways 56 E10).
Entry off Nelson Place (metered parking)
Sarah is Charles Darwin’s great, great granddaughter and a biologist. She is retracing her ancestor’s steps on the Dutch clipper Stad Amsterdam for TV station VPRO.
Sarah and her project colleagues Redmond O’Hanlon and Hans Fels will discuss the expedition, the science and what it means for them to recreate the voyage of the Beagle.
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'Earth on the edge' – Melbourne 2011
CSIRO media release 24 December 2009
Reference: 09/231
A major conference to be held in Melbourne in 2011 will focus the world’s attention on the broad issues of a sustainable planet.
“Thousands of scientists will meet in Melbourne in mid-2011 to discuss the state of the Earth,” according to CSIRO’s Dr Tom Beer, the first Australian to be elected President of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG).
“Scientists from around the world working on issues of sustainability will exchange information at the IUGG General Assembly,” Dr Beer said. “They will discuss issues affecting our climate and atmosphere, water resources and oceans, volcanoes and polar regions, and earthquakes and tsunamis.”
This will be only the second time that the IUGG General Assembly has been held in the Southern Hemisphere.
“The conference – Earth on the Edge: Science for a Sustainable Planet – will bring together the eight earth science associations of the IUGG. These foster collaborative research and information exchange between scientists in 66 countries and the application of this research to societal needs such as mineral resources, mitigation of natural hazards, and environmental preservation,” Dr Beer said. [Read more…] about 'Earth on the edge' – Melbourne 2011
Genographic 'snapshot' provides insights into Melbourne's genetic melting pot
Results from Journey of Your Genes Public Swabbing Event Revealed
MELBOURNE (3 Dec, 2009), The Governor of Victoria, His Excellency Prof. David de Kretser, AC, shares the same Y chromosome ‘haplogroup’ with World Vision’s Tim Costello with both men’s Genographic Project DNA test showing they are R1b – migrating out of Africa around 45,000 years ago and eventually living in Europe (70% of men from southern England belong to this group).
Their ‘deep ancestry’ Genographic Project results form part of an interesting ‘snapshot’ looking at Melbourne’s diversity [Read more…] about Genographic 'snapshot' provides insights into Melbourne's genetic melting pot
Astronomy in June: Jupiter's moons and Harmonious Revolutions
Welcome to my June bulletin for the International Year of Astronomy in Australia.
There are over 30 events around Australia in June. I’ve listed them below and full details are online at www.astronomy2009.org.au. [Read more…] about Astronomy in June: Jupiter's moons and Harmonious Revolutions
Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, 'Shared Sky' and more
Issued on behalf of Helen Sim, IYA
Welcome to my May bulletin for the International Year of Astronomy in Australia.
There are nearly 60 events around Australia in May. I’ve listed them below and full details are online at www.astronomy2009.org.au.
The highlights include an Open day at Siding Spring Observatory, Galactic television on the web, careers in space exploration with Glen Nagle from NASA, multi-media performances in the ACT, Sydney, and the Mornington Peninsula, astronomy in antiquity at the University of Sydney, and many opportunities to gaze at the stars. [Read more…] about Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, 'Shared Sky' and more
L'Oréal For Women in Science Fellowships now open
The 2009 L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science fellowships are now open for nomination. Nominations close 1 May 2009.
The three $20,000 Fellowships are intended to help early-career women scientists to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science.
The Fellowships are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an [Read more…] about L'Oréal For Women in Science Fellowships now open
Global economic crisis threatens Australia's Biotech
Issued by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes
The global economic crisis is threatening Australia’s ability to turn medical research into products that improve lives and create high value jobs, according to the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI). Urgent government action is needed to bridge the gap between research and application. Without it, the next generation of innovation may be lost to the community. [Read more…] about Global economic crisis threatens Australia's Biotech
Could your hair colour determine your child's sex?
In Gouldian finches the answer is yes-according to an Australian paper published in the journal Science today. The paper challenges our view of sex determination in animals.
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Darwin's Armada
By Iain McCalman: How four voyagers to Australasia won the battle for evolution and changed the world.