Australasian Science: Australia's authority on science since 1938
conSCIENCE
conSCIENCE article
Medical Research Must Come Clean
By Mark Shannon
Up to one-third of cell lines may be contaminated, threatening the reliability of research.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Economics on an Even Keel
By David Tranter
Can economics balance its books with the limits of ecology?
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Jobs of the Future: The Known Unknown
By Karen Andrews
The digital revolution is having a profound impact on the workforce. Increasing skills in science, technology, engineering and maths is not optional.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Stem Cell Loophole Must Be Closed
By Richard Harvey, Martin Pera and Megan Munsie
Unproven stem cell treatments are being offered in Australia without regulatory oversight.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Closing the High Seas Opens Fishing Opportunities
By Reg Watson
Closing international waters to fishing would have little or no effect on global catches but make fishing potentially fairer, safer, better-managed and less polluting.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Science Is Not Just Whitefella Business
By Rowena Ball
Australia’s indigenous culture has a rich scientific heritage, yet indigenous people are under-represented in science-related careers today. Some simple steps can change this.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
How to Get Girls into Physics
By Frances Saunders
Research from the UK has identified several impediments that discourage girls from studying physics, with new interventions now being trialled.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Can Science and Religion Be Friends?
By Peter Harrison
Some scientists would prefer religion to become extinct but it defiantly prospers – peaceful co-existence is the enduring paradigm.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
It’s Time to Prepare for Peak Phosphorus
By Graeme Batten and Lindsay Campbell
A looming global shortage of an important fertiliser necessitates the development of phosphorus-efficient crops, recycling of phosphorus from sewage and even separating it from urine.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
Is “Mentally Ill” the New Normal?
By Gloria Wright
Drug treatments for behaviours that were previously not considered mental health conditions raise several unintended consequences.
The full text of this article can be purchased from Informit.
