Biotechnology and Food Engineering (BFE) Chemical Engineering, Monash University

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Building artificial tissue could become child's play, if Lego-like blocks made of human cells can be assembled into working organs

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We must let denialists be heard, and respond with patience, vigilance and tireless rebuttal, says Michael Shermer

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A new study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that a simple blood test, used routinely, may help early detection of a notoriously difficult cancer to treat(author unknown)

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Experiments suggest that diamonds rise from deep within the planet at speeds of 60 kilometres per hour, far more rapidly than ordinary magma

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Michael Fitzpatrick argues that calling an opponent a denier is illiberal, intolerant and ineffective

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Craig Venter unveils his latest genetic breakthrough(author unknown)

Long history of SIV suggests HIV won't quickly become benign.(author unknown)

Long history of SIV suggests HIV won't quickly become benign.(author unknown)

Blocking a chemical that makes HIV look like a normal cell could be key to ridding people of the virus

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Software has reassembled an image cut into 400 squares in just 3 minutes – the algorithm could help improve commercial image editing software

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The mechanism that makes lotus leaves adept at avoiding frost should help create a new generation of frost-resistant materials

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Commercial rocket builder SpaceX is launching its crew-ready Falcon 9 for the first time, showing off an array of smart safety features

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Powered only by an elastic band, the life-size model is the first to mimic butterfly flight properly

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Plans to farm endangered Mediterranean bluefin tuna moved a step forward this week, with the successful captive rearing of a closely related species

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Pinpricks of blood taken from newborns are a gold mine for medical research – but now some US parents are raising privacy worries

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