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Academy Medal Awarded To Outstanding Physicist
Retired physicist Harry Messel has been recognized by the Australian Academy of Science for his contributions to science education.
Closing The Gap Between Science And Business
Professor Merlin Crossley from the University of New South Wales talks about three developments that have nudged science and industry closer together.
Australia-China Mental Health Center Launched
The University of Melbourne-Peking University Center for Psychiatric Research and Training builds on existing collaborations between the two institutions and will also engage in postgraduate training.
Finger Length A Pointer To Knee Problems
The smaller the difference between the length of your ring and index fingers, the higher your chance of knee replacement in old age, according to a study.
IBM To Spend US$100 Million On Big Data Consulting Labs
IBM invests US$100 million to develop ten Interactive Experience labs around the world, including five in Asia.
Generation X Kids Fatter Than Baby Boomers
Although they have similar levels of physical activity, people from Generation X are more than twice as likely to be obese, compared to baby boomers at the same age.
Brains Know When To Stop Drinking Water
Scientists have found that drinking water can activate different areas of the brain, depending on whether the subject is thirsty or satiated.
Experts Discuss Latest In Hematology Research At Suntec Singapore
Hematology experts gathered at Suntec Singapore from March 29-30, 2014 to discuss the latest in blood disorders research.
Rotavirus Infection Accelerates Diabetes In Mice
The protective immune response to rotavirus infection also triggers harmful autoimmunity that could result in Type I diabetes.
