FIRST Robotics Competition Australian Regionals kick off in Sydney from 11-18 March. Move over Olympians! It’s athletes of a different kind that will be pitting their skills against each other at …
Beatrix Potter, pioneering scientist; using whales and fish to trace emerging viruses; travelling back in time; and uniting women in earth and environmental sciences
Female scientists have played a critical role in many scientific discoveries throughout history, but their contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of International Women’s Day this Thursday, …
New rotavirus vaccine could benefit millions of children
A rotavirus vaccine that can be given days after birth has been developed by Australian and Indonesian researchers. Rotavirus is the common cause of severe diarrhoea and a killer of approximately …
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World’s largest-ever ape; more efficient aircraft; and why having more women in science matters
Science needs more women and four Macquarie scientists can tell you why ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science this Sunday. Professor Barbara Messerle is a research chemist …
Media kit: 2017 CSL Florey Medal
Using viruses to restore sight Researcher restoring sight Elizabeth Rakoczy (UWA) wins $50,000 CSL Florey Medal for lifetime achievement Press materials available Media release …
Improving rail safety in Indonesia and Australia
The sweet spot for rail repair vs efficiency Computer models to predict how railcars will respond to different track conditions are being developed by Indonesian and Australian researchers, to …
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