The International Astronomical Union has recommended that the official number of planets in our solar system be increased from 9 to 12 - including the newly disovered Xena, Charon (formerly considered a moon of Pluto) and Ceres (a large object in an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter). Union members will vote on the changes [...]
An amazing new adhesive has been developed by UK resesarchers, inspired by the science behind a gecko’s feet. According to the developers, one square metre of the resuable polymer, named “Synthetic Gecko”, could hold the weight of the average family car.
Geckos have millions of tiny mushroom-like hairs on their feet which provide grip. The new [...]
New Zealand scientists are working on a type of grass which co-exists with certain fungi. The fungi, called endophytes, can repel insects or make birds and livestock ill. Strains are being developed which can keep insects and animals away, but which are not toxic.
Possible application for the new turf include airports, where bird collisions [...]
According to marine scientists, Australia is becoming a “hub” for training specialists in the study of coral reefs. The leading reef studies centres at Queensland and Canberra universities currently have 75 postgraduate students from around the world.
This is great news for Australian students planning to study this specialised area of marine biology - the world’s [...]
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