Posts by Alex Mead

‘Dancing ghosts’: a new, deeper scan of the sky throws up surprises for astronomers

The Conversation, Other, 04/08/2021, Ray Norris Scanning through data fresh off the telescope, we saw two ghosts dancing deep in […]

Call for applications for Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 13th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from Australian PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to attend the 13th HOPE Meeting […]

High hopes for standout rare earth project

Industry Queensland, Other, 02/08/2021 The Christmas Dome at NorthX's rare earth project in Central Queensland. Scale rather than grade is […]

CSIRO calls for scientists to ‘rebuild trust’ with farmers

Countryman, Other, 02/08/2021, Adam Poulsen A leading CSIRO agronomist has called for scientists to be more honest with farmers about […]

Evolutionary ‘trap’ leading young sea turtles to ingest plastic, study says

The Guardian, Other, 02/08/2021, Nicola Davis Researchers find fragments in innards of species that have adapted to develop in open […]

“Space 2.0”: Meet the Aussie investor backing local space tech

Smart Company Australia, Other, 30/07/2021, Stephanie Palmer-Derrien Martin Duursma heads up the space tech portfolio at Main Sequence, the CSIRO-backed […]

Australian nutritional researcher nominated for international 2021 ASPIRE Prize

Australian Academy of Science, Other, 30/07/2021 A local leader in nutritional science has been announced as the Australian nominee for […]

Climate change hurting farmers hip pocket

Australian Property Journal, Other, 01/08/2021, Staff Writer Climate change has already cost every farm across Australia $30,000 each year in […]

Tracey Steinrucken

Area of research: Biocontrol of invasive plants using plant pathogens, Plant Pathology, Microbial ecology, Mycology, Biosecurity Research project details: We […]