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Genographic 'snapshot' provides insights into Melbourne's genetic melting pot

Results from Journey of Your Genes Public Swabbing Event Revealed

MELBOURNE (3 Dec, 2009), The Governor of Victoria, His Excellency Prof. David de Kretser, AC, shares the same Y chromosome ‘haplogroup’ with World Vision’s  Tim Costello with both men’s Genographic Project DNA test showing they are R1b – migrating out of Africa around 45,000 years ago and eventually living in Europe (70% of men from southern England belong to this group).

Their ‘deep ancestry’ Genographic Project results form part of an interesting ‘snapshot’ looking at Melbourne’s diversity [Read more…] about Genographic 'snapshot' provides insights into Melbourne's genetic melting pot

Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, 'Shared Sky' and more

Issued on behalf of Helen Sim, IYA

Welcome to my May bulletin for the International Year of Astronomy in Australia.

There are nearly 60 events around Australia in May. I’ve listed them below and full details are online at www.astronomy2009.org.au.

The highlights include an Open day at Siding Spring Observatory, Galactic television on the web, careers in space exploration with Glen Nagle from NASA, multi-media performances in the ACT, Sydney, and the Mornington Peninsula, astronomy in antiquity at the University of Sydney, and many opportunities to gaze at the stars. [Read more…] about Astronomy in May: a Moon mosaic, writers festival, 'Shared Sky' and more

L'Oréal For Women in Science Fellowships now open

The 2009 L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science fellowships are now open for nomination. Nominations close 1 May 2009.

The three $20,000 Fellowships are intended to help early-career women scientists to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science.

The Fellowships are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an [Read more…] about L'Oréal For Women in Science Fellowships now open

Global economic crisis threatens Australia's Biotech

Issued by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes

The global economic crisis is threatening Australia’s ability to turn medical research into products that improve lives and create high value jobs, according to the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI). Urgent government action is needed to bridge the gap between research and application. Without it, the next generation of innovation may be lost to the community. [Read more…] about Global economic crisis threatens Australia's Biotech

The world's largest solar plant, the sun and climate change, the physics of violins and the Large Hadron Collider

Stories from the Australian Institute of Physics 18th National Congress in Adelaide

The nation’s physicists are meeting in Adelaide this week.

Some of the topics on the agenda are:

Solar power

Michael Geyer, Abengoa Solar will talk about introducing concentrated solar power on the international energy market. This Spanish company is building the world’s largest solar plant – 280 Mw – in Arizona. [Read more…] about The world's largest solar plant, the sun and climate change, the physics of violins and the Large Hadron Collider