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Monash scientist named 2008 VESKI Innovation Fellow

Professor Michael Cowley has been recognised with an Innovation Fellowship by the Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation (VESKI).

Extra-ordinary changes needed: climate experts

Monash University's most senior governance and climate change experts have called for the creation of a new National Sustainability Policy aimed at creating an effective and efficient system for monitoring and mitigating activities that contribute to climate change.

Footrot vaccine closer than ever

Monash University scientists have started clinical trials to find a successful vaccine against footrot in sheep.

Study shows safer used vehicles affordable

Safer motoring does not necessarily mean big bucks, according to results of the 2008 Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR), the largest such study in the world.

Monash fuels the next generation of Hybrid cars

Monash University scientists have revolutionised the design of fuel cells used in the latest generation of hybrid cars which could make the vehicles more reliable and cheaper to build.

Monash team learns from nature to split water

An international team of researchers led by Monash University has used chemicals found in plants to replicate a key process in photosynthesis paving the way to a new approach that uses sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

With thanks from the hairy-nosed wombat

Research conducted at Monash University has been recognised in this year's Eureka Prizes.

Nano-sized "trojan horse" to aid nutrition

Researchers from Monash University have designed a nano-sized "trojan horse" particle to ensure healing antioxidants can be better absorbed by the human body.

Unlocking the secrets of global seed vault

One of the key people behind the creation of a massive underground seed bank is addressing a Monash University lecture in Melbourne this Wednesday.

Crystallising a career in immunology

Monash University researcher Natalie Borg has been named as one of four recipients of the $20,000 L'Oreal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships for 2008.

Can science improve man's best friend?

If you could design the perfect dog, what would it look like? Tall, short, fluffy, wiry, black, white, tan or brindle?

Stem cell research puts interstate rivalry on hold

Victoria and New South Wales have put aside their competitive interstate rivalry to collaborate on a stem cell research project, as announced by Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings and NSW Minister for Science and Medical Research, Verity Firth, today.

Coal seat communities hardest hit by climate change policy

Monash University climate change and governance experts have called on the Federal Government to provide intensive assistance to "coal seat" communities as Australia makes the transition to becoming a low-carbon society.

Public forum to raise stem cell awareness

Monash University will host a public forum and information day this month to raise awareness about stem cells and their therapeutic uses.

Monash grows more Tall Poppies

Three Monash University researchers have been recognised at the prestigious 2008 Tall Poppy Awards.

Australian frog species chooses not to put eggs in one basket

A groundbreaking new study into the mating and nesting practices of a common Australian frog has found they partner up to eight males sequentially -- the highest recorded of any vertebrate.

Sex steroid DHEA fails to deliver benefits: Monash study

A new trial by Monash University researchers has found that the much-hyped sex steroid DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) does not provide any significant benefits to postmenopausal women despite it being widely used.

Artist, palaeontologists recreate life on earth 50,000 years ago

Monash university researchers together with a renowned Australian artist have created the images for the latest stamp issue by Australia Post this week.

Human diet gives pathogens something to eat

An international research team led by Monash University scientists has uncovered the first example of a bacterium-causing disease in humans by targeting a molecule that is incorporated into our bodies through what we eat.

New $5.4m regenerative medicine research facility opened

Monash University has established the largest zebra fish research facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

Research commercialisation stars shine at the nabCapital awards

Four Monash University postgraduate students have been named as recipients of the 2008 nabCapital Science in Business Awards.

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