Sixteen young scientists have been selected from around the country for Fresh Science – a boot camp in science communication. …
Fresh Science at the Duke of Kent
Join us to hear the latest science from 11 of Australia’s most innovative young scientists as they talk about their discoveries over a drink at a pub in Melbourne on Monday night, 6 June. …
Welcome to the L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships
What are they? The annual L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships are awarded to three female early career scientists to reward excellence in their Australian research and to boost their …
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Fresh Science school forums: VIC
Hear award-winning young scientists from across Australia talk about their latest discoveries. In June, free one-hour school forums are being held in Melbourne and regional Victoria as part of …
Fresh Science 2011 Nominations now closed
Nominations closed 5pm Wednesday 30 March 2011. We’re trying to identify the best research produced in the past year or so by early-career scientists, for Fresh Science and AMP’s ‘Tech on Tap’. Fresh …
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Australian Fellows win Eureka Prizes
2008 Fellow Amanda Barnard and 2010 Fellow Rowena Martin have been awarded Eureka Prizes for their research achievements. Amanda has won the 2010 Eureka Prize for Scientific Research for her work on …
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2010 Fellowship update
The 2010 L’Oréal Australia For Women In Science Fellowships will be announced on Tuesday, 24 August at the Melbourne Museum. On Wednesday 25 August, 140 students will meet the 2010 Fellows at a …
Bacteria munch up alumina impurities
New genus of bugs discovered at WA alumina refinery Previously unknown species of naturally-occurring bacteria have the potential to save the alumina and aluminium industries millions of dollars …
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Ultrasound puts water back in the Murray Darling…
…by putting the squeeze on mining waste You may not be able to squeeze blood out of a stone but, by applying the right amount of ultrasound during processing, Jianhua (Jason) Du and colleagues …
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As good as an atomic clock
Australian researchers have invented a new clock that will bring atomic accuracy to your desk. Skype, online games, air traffic control, smart energy grids – all rely on accurate timing across the …
Nano-sand to improve lotions and cosmetics
Patented South Australian technology South Australian researchers have invented and patented a new technology for delivering cosmetics and drugs to the skin.They are using nanoparticles of silica …
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Print your own lasers, lights and TV screens
Imagine printing your own room lighting, lasers, or solar cells from inks you buy at the local newsagent. Jacek Jasieniak and his colleagues at CSIRO, the University of Melbourne and the University of …
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