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Monash Grants Honorary Degrees In China
Monash University has conferred honorary degrees on five distinguished scientists, researchers, business leaders and educators.
Bats Confirmed As Source Of SARS
Scientists have isolated a very close relative of the SARS coronavirus from bats in China, confirming them as the origin of the pandemic.
Andrew Holmes Elected President Of The Australian Academy of Science
Organic electronics pioneer Professor Andrew Holmes has been elected as the next President of the Australian Academy of Science.
Leaves Of Gold: Researchers Find Gold Growing On Eucalyptus Trees
Researchers in Australia have detected gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees, a sign that indicates the presence of deeply buried gold deposits nearby.
Australia And India To Collaborate On Clean Fuel Production
A six million dollar Australia-India partnership project will focus on improving processes involved in the production of dimethyl ether (DME), a clean-burning synthetic fuel.
Leaning Tower Of Pisa Mapped In 3D
Researchers have created the first ever interior 3D map of Italy’s iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa by using a mobile laser mapping system.
Spacecraft Can Now Use Pulsars To Navigate Their Way To Alpha Centauri
Scientists have devised a way for spacecraft to navigate themselves by using the small stars called pulsars.
Water Filters Made From Plasma-Treated Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers have found that water purification membranes enhanced by plasma-treated carbon nanotubes are ideal for purifying briny water.
OPINION: Ten Reasons Why Australia Urgently Needs A Space Agency
Andrew Dempster, Director at the Australian Center for Space Engineering Research at UNSW, explains why Australia needs a space agency.
