Tag: Chemistry
Additive to make biofuel more viable
Researchers at South Australia's Flinders University say they have created a biofuel additive that makes the fuel more commercially viable.[MORE]
Modest jellyfish a scientific bonanza
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Fluorescent proteins from an unassuming jellyfish have helped three scientists to this year's Nobel Prize for Chemistry.[MORE]
Fluoro jellyfish nets researchers Nobel prize
This year's Nobel Prize for chemistry has gone to three scientists for the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein GFP, which was first seen in jellyfish. [MORE]
Chemical cocktail to protect Indigenous artworks
A West Australian PhD student creates a chemical cocktail to protect Indigenous artworks.[MORE]
Common plastic linked to heart disease
New research has linked a chemical commonly found in plastic food and drink containers to heart disease.[MORE]
Sweet edge on waterproof coating
Totally recyclable waterproof paper and cardboard containers can be made using a new coating developed from sugarcane, say Australian researchers.[MORE]
US anthrax scientist kills himself amid attack charges
A senior United States Government scientist who helped investigate a series of deadly anthrax attacks in 2001 has died from an apparent suicide, just as the Justice Department was about to charge him with carrying out the attacks.[MORE]
Ancient WA diamonds may be key life's birthdate
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Analysis of the world's oldest diamonds found in WA has shed light on when life first began on earth.[MORE]
New hydrogen engine no quick fix
Plans for a super-efficient hydrogen internal combustion engine will be unveiled this week, but one expert has warned that it alone will not ensure a switch from petrol.[MORE]
Agent Orange scare: Soldier 'witnessed rainforest defoliant test'
A former soldier says he drove two scientists to an experimental site in far north Queensland 40 years ago so they could test what is believed to be Agent Orange in the rainforest.[MORE]
Agent Orange testing fuels cancer fears in N Qld town
There are concerns that the possible testing of the chemical Agent Orange in the far north Queensland town of Innisfail may be the cause of the town's high rate of cancer.[MORE]
Breakthrough opens way for self-mending clothes
French chemists have announced they have created rubber that heals itself after it has been cut.[MORE]
Tests on sunscreen nanoparticles 'reassuring'
Early studies on the safety of zinc oxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens are reassuring, say scientists.[MORE]
Tas Uni academic awarded honorary doctorate from Denmark
The head of Biochemistry at the University of Tasmania has been awarded an honorary doctorate from a Danish research institute.[MORE]
Scientist and violinist: SA's best
Laureate Professor of Physical Chemistry and Minerals Processing at the University of South Australia, John Ralston, is South Australian of the Year.[MORE]
Leading surface chemist wins Nobel Prize
Gerhard Ertl of Germany has won the Nobel Chemistry Prize for work that has become invaluable to the modern chemical industry and has helped the fight to fix the ozone hole.[MORE]
Timber group dismisses pulp mill claims
A timber lobby group has labelled a national environment organisation's claims about the proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill as "alarmist, sensational rubbish".[MORE]
Aussie researchers reveal shiraz secret
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) in Adelaide has helped discover the secret ingredient that gives some shiraz wines a more spicy aroma than others.[MORE]
Cocaine profiling helps track drug trade
An Australian chemist says profiling illegally imported cocaine to pinpoint its country of origin is helping police identify drug syndicates and trafficking routes.[MORE]
Aussie scientist calls for human urine fertiliser
An Australian researcher says recycling urine may be the answer to a looming global shortage of phosphorus, a key component in fertilisers.[MORE]
Plastics expert honoured for scar research
An Australian plastics expert who has his hopes set on making stubborn scars disappear, is honoured for his work today.[MORE]
Fishermen told crays will not be harmed
Timber company Gunns has moved to reassure fishermen that the proposed pulp mill at Longreach won't harm their industry.[MORE]
Wood heater emissions to be tested
The CSIRO is seeking 30 Launceston households with wood heaters to take part in an Australia-first study.[MORE]
Melbourne lab to research Q fever vaccine
The future production of a vaccine for the debilitating disease Q fever is now more secure.[MORE]
Gel invention may aid industrial spills
Japanese chemists have devised a gel that swells up to 500 times its size when in contact with solvents, an invention hailed as a breakthrough for absorbing dangerous industrial spills.[MORE]
