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Tuesday, May 21

An artist's surreal view of Australia - created from satellite data

Media artist Grayson Cooke uses satellite data to produce beautifully surreal images of Australian landforms, with his latest video project to be screened at next month’s Spectra Art + Science event in Adelaide.

Smartphone science teaching tool captures Google's attention

Google is courting an Adelaide startup that utilises smartphone sensor technology to develop a range of science learning tools.

A lab-grown meat burger made from Cultured Beef developed in the Netherlands. Photo: PA

Would you eat meat grown in a lab?

Futurists say we will be eating in vitro meat (IVM) – meat grown in a laboratory rather than on a farm – within five to 10 years. But are consumers ready to use the artificial product as a regular replacement for the real thing?

Catalyst for cleaner, faster chemicals

Enzymes, described as the ‘engine rooms’ of the natural world, can now work up to 16 times faster thanks to ‘paradigm shifting’ technology developed between Flinders and University of California Irvine.

Targeting more girls in STEM careers

Gender bias, both unconscious and conscious, is being challenged by the Science 50:50 program which aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers for girls and young women.

Girls should be encouraged to reach for the stars

It’s still assumed little boys like to make explosions while girls are better at reading and writing, but all children should be encouraged to explore the wonders of science, writes Alice Gorman (aka Dr Space Junk).

SA support for innovation plan that swaps mines for minds

Australia’s new $1.1 billion plan for innovation and science, switching the country’s focus from mines to minds to build our nation’s wealth and international competitiveness, has been welcomed by South Australian government and industry.