Blogs

“The difference between a botanic garden and any other garden is the science.” - Dr. Daniel J. Murphy. Dan Murphy is not a liquor supermarket proprietor; he is a molecular systematist, or a systematic botanist. In plain English: his job is to classify flowering plants, by naming varying plant species, explaining how ... Continue Reading »

http://vimeo.com/52137294 Italian scientists jailed over 2009 L’Aquila Earthquake Article from Cosmos Feathered dinosaurs found in Canada Article from BBC Grandmothers may have extended lifespans for all humans Article from The Telegraph Pesticides may affect bees Article from Herald Sun Eating beans may protect against heart attacks ... Continue Reading »

The 2012 Sci-ku competition is now closed. View the winners below. RiAus was delighted to present its third annual sci-ku poetry competition. This year we were looking for sci-kus with a farming or agricultural theme in recognition of 2012 being  the Australian Year of the Farmer. Read a ... Continue Reading »

It’s been said that wars of the future will be fought over not oil or terror, but food and water. The world is facing a burgeoning population, estimated by some to grow to 9 billion by the year 2050. Providing enough food for everyone is one of the greatest challenges ... Continue Reading »

Wayne is an Irrigation, Crop and Resource Management Scientist. In recent times he has worked with researchers from a range of organisations on sustainable farming systems, the application of precision agriculture techniques and modelling natural resource management systems. Prof Meyer has developed systems wide research programs that explore the management ... Continue Reading »

Barney Foran covers the big picture sustainability issues of energy, greenhouse, human population, lifestyle, water, biodiversity and land use. Currently he focuses on future designs for Australia’s economy that will ensure moderate rates of economic productivity and energy security combined with the rapid transition to a low carbon economy. He has ... Continue Reading »

RiAus is excited to feature Emma Lawrance's Science in the Spotlight series. Emma's blog is The Lab of Life. Scientist in the Spotlight: Camilla Humphries Degree: Bachelor of Agricultural Science, with a focus on agronomy and cropping including viticulture and broadacre Current research: Master of Agricultural ... Continue Reading »

Catalyst was screened from 7:30pm at the Science Exchange, and followed by an expert panel comprising Peter Langridge, Hugh Possingham, Dana Cordell and Mike Young, and hosted by Mark Horstman. The discussion covered issues raised in the program. View ... Continue Reading »