Australian Science

An excellent video explaining what is synthetic biology. Starts off slow, but builds to some  interesting conclusions about where synthetic biology is now headed. It ends with some speculation that is almost science fiction-like in implications – like replacing our kidneys and livers with a synthetic “kiver.” From selective breeding to genetic modification, our understanding of biology [...]

Cacao plant is in trouble?

Hair has always had a special meaning for human race if we put aside its biological purpose of protecting the body and helping keep the temperature it importance lies in it decorative purpose. Hair can tell stories of people’s positions in society, their title and nowadays their opinions and attitudes. That is why the growth [...]

The first breed of hybrid sharks in the world has been discovered by scientists in Australian waters and this is evidence that predators are finally adapting to climate change. This has been brought about by mating the Australian black-tip shark with its counterpart the common black-tip shark. Shark hybrids have never been heard of before [...]

The name “algal” derives from the word algae, the weedy plants that live underwater. Due to its high ability to absorb sunlight, algae plants contain a high level of protein. Algal protein can be used as food, dietary supplement, or for applications in industry. There are many benefits of supplementing a diet with algal protein. [...]

Australia is famous for many things but maybe above all for its amazing wildlife. Being a very big country Australia has an extremely rich falura and fauna often with many species that can be found only there. Rich wildlife is carefully preserved and presents a good touristic attraction. Basics: Australian wildlife consists of a huge [...]

The growth of popularity of greenhouses has been great in recent past and growing vegetables in green houses has became a serious business. Pests always present problem even in greenhouses and people are trying to ind ways of fighting them without endangering plants. Basics: Pest control refers to the regulation or management of a species [...]