Tag: Sci-Tech breakthroughs
Don't keep it in the family: Inbreeding behind mammoth extinction
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Researchers have found woolly mammoths were more closely related to modern, living elephants than previously thought.[MORE]
Landmark windpipe transplant uses patient's stem cells
The pioneering transplant of a windpipe stripped of its cells and seeded with recipient stem cells has given a 30-year old Colombian woman a new lease on life, according to a study released today.[MORE]
Frazer to unveil skin cancer vaccine
Human trials of a world-first skin cancer vaccine could start as early as next year.[MORE]
Mexican scientists turn tequila into diamonds
Mexican scientists have turned the country's national tipple tequila into diamonds, and are seeking applications for their discovery - but the crystals are too small to be used in jewellery.[MORE]
Drug found to improve MS effects, experts say
A drug developed to treat leukaemia has ended up making significant strides in the battle against multiple sclerosis. [MORE]
Mathematicians discover new prime number
Mathematicians at the University of California could be in line for a $120,600 prize for finding a new prime number.[MORE]
Atom-smasher probe could give findings this week
An investigation into technical problems with the world's largest atom-smasher could produce its preliminary findings this week into why it had to be shut down.[MORE]
Hackers smash atom collider computer security
Hackers claim to have broken into the computer system of the Large Hadron Collider.[MORE]
First beam sent around particle smasher
The world's most ambitious science experiment has got off to a successful start near Geneva on the Swiss-French border.[MORE]
Aust scientists keyed up over particle smasher
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Three decades after it was conceived, the world's most powerful physics experiment has begun on the outskirts of Geneva.[MORE]
IP laws creating 'bare medicine chest'
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An international report has found that patent laws are blocking the delivery of biotechnology breakthroughs.[MORE]
Calls for screening for heart disease gene
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Health authorities could prevent costly heart disease cases with a targeted genetic screening program, experts say.[MORE]
Melbourne scientist wins major award for anti-influenza research
Melbourne scientist Peter Colman has won a major science prize.[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]
Japanese researchers develop electric robot 'skin'
Japanese researchers say they have developed a rubber that is able to conduct electricity well, paving the way for robots with stretchable "e-skin" that can feel heat and pressure like humans.[MORE]
Scientists one step closer to 'invisibility cloak'
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Scientists in California say they are one step closer to making invisibility a reality.[MORE]
Aust scientists set to 'stop leukaemia in its tracks'
An Australian scientific breakthrough may help prevent leukaemia, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.[MORE]
Australian researchers pioneer cheaper fuel cells
A much cheaper fuel cell could be on its way thanks a new cathode built by Australian researchers.[MORE]
Surgeons pull kidneys out through volunteers' belly-buttons
Removing a kidney through a small incision inside the navel reduces the pain, scarring and recovery time that may discourage some donors, the surgeon who pioneered the technique said overnight.[MORE]
Australian scientists set a shining standard
Australian scientists say they have achieved the world's most accurate measurement of the fundamental unit of light intensity.[MORE]
Researchers develop efficient solar power devices
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Using sheets of glass covered with organic dyes, US scientists have devised an efficient and practical solar power device that they believe can help make the clean, renewable energy source more affordable.[MORE]
New hope for drought-tolerant pasture
A new pasture crop that thrives in drought conditions has been released by the South Australian Research and Development Institute.[MORE]
Garnaut spruiks climate hope for SA
Professor Ross Garnaut holds out climate change hope for SA, as he spreads his message in Adelaide.[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]
Researchers sniff out Parkinson's breakthrough
Australian scientists have discovered that stem cells found in the back of a patient's nose can produce the chemical which is missing in people with Parkinson's disease.[MORE]
