The Australian Government has announced the establishment of a new therapeutic research centre in Melbourne to develop a drug breakthrough akin to mRNA vaccine technology for future pandemics. Philanthropist Geoffrey Cumming fast-tracked the development with a donation of $250 million ($US171 million), the largest ever medical research gift in Australian history. It will be named…
US Taps NTSB to Head Future Probes of Any Fatal Space Accidents
September 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON—With more private companies launching people into space, the U.S. government said Friday that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will take the lead in investigating future commercial space accidents where a person is killed or seriously injured. The NTSB will be the lead investigative agency in those fatal or injury incidents regardless of whether…
NASA Fixing Moon Rocket Leaks, Hoping for September Launch Try
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month. Managers said Thursday they will conduct another test after the repairs to ensure all hydrogen fuel leaks are plugged. If that test goes well—and if…
Pfizer to Acquire Australian Digital Health Company for $180 Million
September 7, 2022
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The majority of shareholders of a small digital health company in Brisbane have approved the $180 million (US$121 million) takeover bid from global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. During a virtual scheme meeting on Sept. 7, nearly 83 percent of ResApp’s shares were voted in favour of the takeover, which exceeded the 75 percent supermajority required. While…
New Hong Kong Research Aims to Promote Tooth Tissue Regeneration
Researchers in Hong Kong have found a way to promote the regeneration of dental pulp tissue in a bid to find ways to help restore unhealthy teeth. The research was conducted by a team led by Dr. Waruna Dissanayaka, assistant professor of oral biosciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The study is the…
Psoriasis Increases Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer: Study
September 5, 2022
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Patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study from Taiwan. Psoriasis is a genetic disease caused by environmental factors, scientists believe. Common symptoms include a reddish, scaly rash, with itching and flaking skin. It is not contagious. Psoriasis is caused by the autoimmune system attacking skin…
Silicon Surface Boosts the Output of Autonomous Power Sources
September 5, 2022
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Research from Australia’s Curtin University has discovered an effective way to enhance the output of autonomous power sources commonly used to power essential mining equipment in underground or remote locations with no power points and where batteries are not practical. Published in the journal “Nano Energy”, the research found that using silicon on the surfaces…
Green, Blue, and Grey Hydrogen—Does It Really Matter?
September 5, 2022
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Commentary Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, an Australian businessman, has made headlines frequently in the last two years, raving about the merits of green hydrogen and declaiming with equally unrestrained fervour the ridiculousness of blue hydrogen. For the most part, it seems to be a one-man crusade—the rest of the industry seems happy with both blue and…
NASA Scrubs Moon Rocket Launch Again
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt to send a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies. The first attempt earlier in the week was also marred by escaping hydrogen, but those leaks were elsewhere on the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket,…
NASA Scrubs Artemis I Moon Rocket Launch Again
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt to send a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies. The first attempt earlier in the week was also marred by escaping hydrogen, but those leaks were elsewhere on the 322-foot (98-meter) rocket,…
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