Three scientists based at the Antarctic Research Centre at Victoria University – Dr Dave Lowe, Adjunct Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, […]
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Folic acid sparks debate among scientists
Concerns have been expressed about the possible negative effects of folic acid fortification, especially for those who are deficient in […]
Continue readingAustralian budget a boon for innovation – scientists
The Australian budget for 2009-2010 has served up around A$3 billion for innovation schemes and boosting science infrastructure in a […]
Continue readingThe consequences of more acidic oceans
The world’s oceans absorb around one third of the carbon released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities […]
Continue readingFood allergy and eczema
Atopic eczema is one of a group of inherited conditions that also includes asthma and hay fever. It results in […]
Continue readingUK scientists on revision of EU Animal Testing Directive
UK experts comment on the EU Parliament plenary vote, which was passed in favour of revising EU Animal Testing Directive […]
Continue readingAustralian scientists on move to delay ETS introduction
As The Emissions Trading Scheme select committee continues to hear submissions on the review of the carbon-reduction mechaism, Australian Prime […]
Continue readingNew Zealand glaciers disprove global climate sync-up
Researchers have long puzzled over how climate has evolved over thousands of years in different regions of the world. Has […]
Continue readingThe economic implications of the swine flu outbreak – AusSMC
The AusSMC gathered these comments from academics at the Australian School of Business who have been considering the impact of […]
Continue readingSwine influenza – backgrounder
A backgrounder on swine influenza put together by the Science Media Centre in London. What is it? · Swine flu […]
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