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Antarctic report released

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The Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories tabled its report, Australia’s Antarctic Territory: Report on the Inquiry into the Importance of Antarctica to Australia’s National Interests. Committee Chair, Alicia Payne MP, said, ‘This inquiry has highlighted the pivotal role that Antarctica plays in advancing Australia’s scientific, environmental, strategic, and economic priorities. This … Continued

AdvanCell Enters Into Strategic Collaboration with Lilly to Advance Novel Targeted Alpha Therapies for the Treatment of Cancer

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BRISBANE, Australia & INDIANAPOLIS–BUSINESS WIRE– AdvanCell, a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company specializing in targeted alpha therapies, today announced an expansion to the scope and breadth of its strategic collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company to research and develop innovative treatments for various cancers. Under this new agreement, the parties will leverage AdvanCell’s proprietary Pb-212 production technology … Continued

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: UNSW STEM Experts Available

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science is on Tuesday 11th February   Australian Government data from 2024 shows women make up just 15% of the STEM workforce (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)   UNSW Sydney is a leader amongst Australian universities in providing STEM education to women, with world-leading female experts across the science, engineering … Continued

Brainy bees create a buzz with maths skills

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Honey bees have proven themselves even smarter than previously thought, with new research from Monash University finding they order numbers from left to right like humans. The tiny mathematicians have impressed researchers with their numerical and spatial processing skills, adding to a growing appreciation of the bee’s intelligence. To test how they preferred to order … Continued

Quantum Year launched overnight by UNESCO in Paris

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Marking the first 100 years of the quantum eraAustralians use quantum science daily to connect with the world, light our homes, fight disease, scan our groceries, and much more. What will be next? How will quantum science change our lives over the coming decades?  Australian physicists and science communicators are available for interview.  “Quantum science … Continued

All in the eyes: High resolution retinal maps aid disease diagnoses

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Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.   The WEHI-led study, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to analyse over 50,000 eyes, produced maps of the retina … Continued

UNSW expert comment: TGA approves new drug to treat macular degeneration

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In response to the TGA’s approval of a new drug to treat macular degeneration, UNSW researcher Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith provides context about the decision. The below quotes can be attributed to Dr Nivison-Smith. Last week the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) made a historic decision, approving the first treatment in Australia for geographic atrophy, the main … Continued

Galderma Demonstrates Injectable Aesthetics Leadership in Medication-Driven Weight Loss With New Research and First International Consensus-Based Guidelines

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New research shows that loose or sagging skin on the face and neck is most often noted after medication-driven weight loss, with facial changes typically observed 3-6 months following treatment (in 45% of respondents), and sometimes as early as 1-2 months (28%)1 In addition, more than 60% of those patients experiencing medication-driven weight loss show … Continued

Study reveals how microbes help detoxify our atmosphere

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Melbourne researchers have discovered crucial new information about how microbes consume huge amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) and help reduce levels of this deadly gas.   Over two billion tonnes of carbon monoxide are released into the atmosphere globally each year. Microbes consume about 250 million tonnes of this, reducing CO to safer levels. The … Continued