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New scanning research more than skin deep Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:04 TECHNOLOGY used to spot cracks in space shuttle foam and distinguish talcum powder from cocaine could soon be able to detect skin burns and the early stages of cancers.


A study in the law of attraction Tuesday, 09 February 2010 13:46 WITH WA’s rich magnetite resources in demand locally and overseas, the expertise of engineering firm Engenium has allowed mining company Atlas Iron to take maximum advantage of the Ridley Magnetite site, 90kms east of Port Hedland.
New bait gives feral cats a lickin’ Monday, 08 February 2010 11:02 ALMOST two centuries after the feral cat first became a pest on Australia’s landscape, a team of WA scientists is on the verge of introducing a bait which could drastically reduce the species’ populations by up to 85 percent in targeted areas.  
The elusive history of nanotechnology Friday, 05 February 2010 13:59 SCIENTISTS exploring nanotechnology’s frontiers aren’t quite as pioneering as might be thought, according to a science historian who says the notion of atomic manipulation can be traced back almost 100 years.            
Engineering road safety where it counts Thursday, 04 February 2010 14:27 NEW technology from local company Metrocount aims to allow in-depth analysis of traffic signal activity, increasing road safety and transport efficiency.
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Copenhagen 2009

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“If we fail at Copenhagen - the planet in 2100”

“If we fail at Copenhagen - the planet in 2100”

“MADAME chair, you have the floor” Thank you [UN president Michelle Gore]. Will another century be required for unified action? / Image: Istockphoto Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests,...

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The dangers of reporting on climate change

The dangers of reporting on climate change

JOURNALISTS who investigate climate change increasingly are at risk of harm and even death from hostile governments and companies, according to media agencies at COP15. The International Institute for...

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Ten steps to a cleaner world

Ten steps to a cleaner world

THE Copenhagen climate change conference may be over, but the message for the world is loud and clear – we can all do our bit to reduce the impacts of global warming. Here are a few presented at the...

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COP15 – Success or failure?

COP15 – Success or failure?

THE 15th meeting of the United Nations climate change conference has ended with an agreement by countries to raise the finance needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions in both developed and developing nations. The...

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Climate change “action hero” looks beyond Kyoto

Climate change “action hero” looks beyond Kyoto

CALIFORNIA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the world will continue to pursue ways to curb global warming even if no resolution is reached at the Copenhagen conference. “Technological and economic...

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Special Feature: Symbiotica

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Engulfed in the Silent Barrage

Engulfed in the Silent Barrage

SILENT Barrage is one of the most technologically-advanced pieces of artistic inquisition in the world, using a robotic creation to investigate the nature of thought and neural dysfunction in a SymbioticA...

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Waste For Life uses science for change

Waste For Life uses science for change

IN a country plagued by poverty, a project showcased by SymbioticA is working toward alleviating pressure on minorities and resources through art, engineering and garbage.  

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SymbioticA projects lead down the rabbit hole

SymbioticA projects lead down the rabbit hole

PIG burials, growing jackets from tissue culture and books made of human skin are just a few of the projects coming out of SymbioticA, the Centre of Excellence in Biological Arts.  

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SymbioticA: Science through the looking glass

SymbioticA: Science through the looking glass

A LABORATORY in Perth is using the artistic medium to explore unchartered territories and ask some of the most culturally sensitive questions in life sciences.

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