Tokyo, Sep 13 (IANS) Japanese researchers have successfully implanted lab-grown retinal tissue from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) into a woman in her 70s – the world’s first recipient of stem cells. In a two-hour procedure, a team of three eye specialists led by Yasuo Kurimoto of the Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital transplanted a […]
Washington, Sep 13 (IANS) New research by NASA shows a glimpse of giant holes in the electrically charged layer of the Venusian atmosphere, called the ionosphere. These holes give additional clues to understanding Venus’s atmosphere – how the planet interacts with the constant onslaught of solar wind from the sun and perhaps even what is deep […]
Eight race clubs across Western Australia will share in $791,190 to help complete a range of important infrastructure works. Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said the funds had been allocated to the clubs through the latest round of the Racecourse Infrastructure Grants Program (RIGP), including matching funding provided through the State Government’s Royalties for […]
NSW State Records is offering a rare inside look into how the state was affected by WW1 in the “A Call to Arms” exhibition at the Authority’s records centre in Kingswood, which will be opened today by NSW Minister for Finance and Services Dominic Perrottet. “A Call to Arms documents the lives of the people […]
About 100 cyclists will set off today from Sir James Mitchell Park on the South Perth foreshore for a two-day trek from Perth to Margaret River, raising awareness about a disease that affects thousands of Australians each year. Speaking at the launch of the event as part of International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Health Minister […]
Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay has announced from Wednesday 1 October all petrol-powered bicycles will be banned on NSW roads and road related areas due to the serious road safety risk. Minister Gay said this is national safety issue, with restrictions already in place in some states such as Queensland. “Given the safety […]
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion today announced the release of the first year of data collected for Western Australia’s world-leading Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF). The publicly available information tracks ground disturbance from mining activities, sourced from the mandatory reporting requirements of the MRF. “There are about 22,000 mining tenements in WA and all holders […]
Two SBS journalists were jointly named Journalist of the Year at last night’s Multicultural and Indigenous Media Awards, held at Parliament House, Sydney. SBS radio Hindi Executive Producer Kumud Merani was honoured for her radio feature The Story Untold; which examines Australia’s complex migration patterns and the surprising genetic link between Australia and India’s first […]
Today the Prime Minister announced an increase in the public terror alert level from Medium to High. As Premier, the safety of all Victorians is my first priority. I can assure all Victorians that State and Commonwealth authorities will remain ever vigilant in their efforts to keep our community safe. I want to be very […]
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved the disinvestment of 10 percent paid-up equity capital in state miner Coal India out of the government shareholding of 89.65 percent. “The decision to disinvest would help the government realise an optimum price for the offer for sale of 10 percent of […]