Posts by Alex Mead

Sewing the seeds of innovation

A journey from dressmaking to cutting-edge defence technology Yen Truong has woven her passion for materials and precision into a […]

A celebration of astronomy

Parkes Champion-Post, Other, 09/10/2024 This year's 20th anniversary CWAS AstroFest was a resounding success. The Central West Astronomical Society expresses […]

Path to higher yields in drier areas eyed by CSIRO-led project

Grain Central, Other, 09/10/2024 New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential in […]

Study: v2food plant-based mince protein quality on par with beef mince

Food & Drink Business, Other, 10/10/2024, Kim Berry The protein quality measures of plant-based meat alternatives manufacturer, v2food's plant-based meat […]

Australian astrophysicist’s $250,000 prize for field-changing discovery a ‘nice surprise’

The Guardian, Other, 08/10/2024, Donna Lu When Prof Matthew Bailes and his collaborators discovered a mysterious flash from a galaxy […]

Science discovery puts smile on face of Tassie’s grumpiest fish

Tasmanian Examiner, Other, 08/10/2024, Duncan Bailey Tasmania's critically endangered and grumpiest-looking fish now has a tool behind it to help […]

Australia confirmed as international collaborator on US’ long-duration energy storage initiative

Energy Storage News, Other, 08/10/2024, George Heynes On Friday (4 October), the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Australia as […]

More alarm bells ring on climate disasters

Cosmos Magazine, Other, 09/10/2024, Ellen Phiddian An international team of scientists has warned the world is on "the brink of […]

Proposed nature metrics need to be more rigorous, global nature summit hears

Carbon Pulse, Other, 08/10/2024, Mark Tilly A proposed biodiversity measuring metric initiative needs to factor in the interplay of climate […]