Posts by Alex Mead

AusBiotech 2024 National Conference programme unveiled

Biotech Dispatch, Other, 29/08/2024 The biggest programme to date, the AusBiotech 2024 National Conference features over 60 engaging sessions and […]

Australia – New summer weed control app helps growers understand costs

SeedQuest, Other, 30/08/2024 A $310,835 investment initiative of GRDC in partnership with Australia's national science agency CSIRO, the $ummer weeds […]

Bizarre ‘dead’star wakes up after 10 years and starts emitting mysterious radio waves baffling scientists

GOOD Magazine, Other, 01/09/2024 This neutron star's core is so dense that its magnetic field is quadrillions of times the […]

How can deep tech innovations enhance the resilience and sustainability of our agricultural practices and food supply chains?

Dr James Petrie talking at Cicada x Tech23 Cicada x Tech23 is Australia's biggest celebration of deep tech. The event […]

NASA seeks input to operate cube-shaped flying robot fleet aboard ISS

Head Topics, Other, 28/08/2024 Astrobee's free-flying robots use electric fans as a propulsion system to fly through the ISS's microgravity […]

New definition for GM foods in ANZ: Officials propose only those containing novel DNA be considered genetically modified

Food Navigator, Other, 27/08/2024, Audrey Yow Foods that do not contain novel DNA will not be considered genetically modified, even […]

Microbiologist behind innovative grains research urges youngsters to apply for evokeAG Groundbreakers Program

West Australian, Other, 27/08/2024, Adam Poulsen Up-and-coming innovators in West Australian agriculture still have until next week to apply for […]

Biosecurity hub launched at CSU to ramp up nation’s biosecurity defences

Seedstock Central, Other, 21/08/2024 The University's teaching and research strengths to train more than 840 frontline biosecurity officers. Australia's defence […]

CSIRO explores barley grain effects in shaping babies’ gut microbiota during weaning period

NUTRA Ingredients, Other, 21/08/2024 Australia's researchers are studying the potential of barley grains as a prebiotic to support the development […]