January, 2007
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Aussies to sell 'lamingtons' to Japan
It might sound like selling coals to Newcastle, but Australia could soon be exporting sea urchins to Japan thanks to the ingenuity of two Macquarie University scientists. More >
Bright future for laser research
Flow cytometry research that quickly and accurately monitors cells or particles in fluid streams - from waterborne nasties like Giardia and Cryptosporidium to blood lymphocyte ratios for HIV monitoring - scooped the pool at the recent 3rd Annual Macquarie University Innovation Awards. More >
Where do stars go when they die?
Associate Professor Quentin Parker of Macquarie University and the Anglo-Australian Observatory has led an international astronomy team which has discovered hundreds of 'new' planetary nebulae. More >
A greener approach to making iron
Macquarie University scientists are working with the HIsmelt Corporation of the Rio Tinto Group to reduce the environmental impact of the global steel industry. More >
Fair weather friends
These school children were among hundreds who attended a Weather Fair at Macquarie University in November. The students have spent the past semester measuring, observing and researching the weather as part of the Meteorology in Schools project. More >