WOOLLY MAMMOTH DNA DECODED
RAPID ROUNDUP: After thousands of years of extinction, the Woolly Mammoth has its DNA decoded this week in Nature. Experts respond. Thurs 20 Nov 08
SOIL CARBON
RAPID ROUNDUP: Carbon released from Australian soils may be lower than previously predicted. Expert comments. Mon 17 Nov 08
ACID OCEANS
RAPID ROUNDUP: An Australian study finds that 450ppm carbon dioxide is a tipping point for marine organisms. Experts respond. Tues 11 Nov 08
WATER ISSUES
NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING: Experts discuss the water issues facing Australia over the coming summer months.
Fri 7 Nov 08, 10am AEDT
CLIMATE CHANGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australia’s water and energy infrastructure are most at risk from the consequences of climate change according to a new report by ATSE. Several Australian experts respond to the report.
Wed 5 Nov 08
CAFFEINE AND PREGNANCY
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on news that consuming caffeine during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction.
Tues 4 Nov 08
SAFETY OF RECYCLED WATER
RAPID ROUNDUP:
Experts comment on the safety of recycled water in the water supply.
Thur 30 Oct 08
GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
ONLINE BRIEFING: Study author discusses research indicating a genetic link to transsexualism.
Mon 27 Oct 08
GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to Australian study.
Mon 27 Oct 08
CLIMATE: URGENT CHALLENGE
SCIENCE BLOG: A group of Australian scientists urge attention to climate change despite global financial crisis.
Tue 21 Oct 08
2008 PM's PRIZES FOR SCIENCE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Colleagues respond as the the 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners are announced in Canberra.
Thu 16 Oct 08
NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
ONLINE BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Scientists discuss new concerns over 'stem cell tourism.'
Fri 17 Oct 08 at 10.30am AEDT
NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian scientists express concern over the promises of some overseas stem cell doctors.
Thu 16 Oct 08
AUSTRALIAN FLU EXPERT, GRAEME LAVER, DIES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Professor Graeme Laver has died in London after a brief fight with cancer. Colleague Adrian Gibbs responds.
Tue 7 Oct 08
IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - EXPERTS RESPOND
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08
IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - JANE GOODALL RESPONDS
BRIEFING: Jane Goodall and Adelaide Zoo Director Chris West comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08 at 11.15am AEDT
GARNAUT FINAL REPORT - EXPERTS REACT
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to the Garnaut Climate Change Review final report.
Tue 30 Sept 08
CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STILL BOOMING - NEW DATA
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to new figures that reveal global CO2 emissions are continuing to increase.
Thu 25 Sept 08
GOOD BACTERIA MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian experts comment on new research published in Nature this week that indicates ‘good’ bacteria in the intestine may lower the risk or severity of type 1 diabetes in mouse models.
Mon 22 Sept 08
ECO-LABELS: A THREAT OR AN OPPORTUNITY?
ONLINE BRIEFING: Will the trend of counting 'food miles' pose a threat to Australia's exports? Join us online when three experts discuss the issue.
Mon 22 Sept 08 at 11am AEST
GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
ONLINE BRIEFING: A NZ co-author of new research published in The Lancet discusses findings that paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08 at 12pm AEST
GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on new research published in The Lancet that found paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08
CHEMICALS IN PLASTICS LINKED TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP : Experts comment on new research out of the US linking bisphenol A to heart disease and diabetes in humans
Wed 17 Sept 08
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