ACID OCEANS
RAPID ROUNDUP: An Australian study finds that 450ppm carbon dioxide is a tipping point for marine organisms. Experts respond. Tues 11 Nov 08

WATER ISSUES
NATIONAL MEDIA BRIEFING: Experts discuss the water issues facing Australia over the coming summer months.
Fri 7 Nov 08, 10am AEDT

CLIMATE CHANGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australia’s water and energy infrastructure are most at risk from the consequences of climate change according to a new report by ATSE. Several Australian experts respond to the report.
Wed 5 Nov 08

CAFFEINE AND PREGNANCY
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on news that consuming caffeine during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal growth restriction.
Tues 4 Nov 08

SAFETY OF RECYCLED WATER
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the safety of recycled water in the water supply.
Thur 30 Oct 08

GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
ONLINE BRIEFING: Study author discusses research indicating a genetic link to transsexualism.
Mon 27 Oct 08

GENETIC VARIATION LINKED TO TRANSSEXUALISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to Australian study.
Mon 27 Oct 08

CLIMATE: URGENT CHALLENGE
SCIENCE BLOG: A group of Australian scientists urge attention to climate change despite global financial crisis.
Tue 21 Oct 08

2008 PM's PRIZES FOR SCIENCE
RAPID ROUNDUP: Colleagues respond as the the 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners are announced in Canberra.
Thu 16 Oct 08

NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
ONLINE BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Scientists discuss new concerns over 'stem cell tourism.'
Fri 17 Oct 08 at 10.30am AEDT

NEW CONCERNS OVER STEM CELL TOURISM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian scientists express concern over the promises of some overseas stem cell doctors.
Thu 16 Oct 08

AUSTRALIAN FLU EXPERT, GRAEME LAVER, DIES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Professor Graeme Laver has died in London after a brief fight with cancer. Colleague Adrian Gibbs responds.
Tue 7 Oct 08

IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - EXPERTS RESPOND
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08

IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES - JANE GOODALL RESPONDS
BRIEFING: Jane Goodall and Adelaide Zoo Director Chris West comment on the release of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue 7 Oct 08 at 11.15am AEDT

GARNAUT FINAL REPORT - EXPERTS REACT
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to the Garnaut Climate Change Review final report.
Tue 30 Sept 08

CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS STILL BOOMING - NEW DATA
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to new figures that reveal global CO2 emissions are continuing to increase.
Thu 25 Sept 08

GOOD BACTERIA MAY PROTECT AGAINST DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP: Australian experts comment on new research published in Nature this week that indicates ‘good’ bacteria in the intestine may lower the risk or severity of type 1 diabetes in mouse models.
Mon 22 Sept 08

ECO-LABELS: A THREAT OR AN OPPORTUNITY?
ONLINE BRIEFING: Will the trend of counting 'food miles' pose a threat to Australia's exports? Join us online when three experts discuss the issue.
Mon 22 Sept 08 at 11am AEST

GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
ONLINE BRIEFING: A NZ co-author of new research published in The Lancet discusses findings that paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08 at 12pm AEST

GIVING CHILDREN PARACETAMOL INCREASES ASTHMA RISK - LANCET
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on new research published in The Lancet that found paracetamol given to young children can increase their risk of developing asthma.
Fri 19 Sept 08

CHEMICALS IN PLASTICS LINKED TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DIABETES
RAPID ROUNDUP : Experts comment on new research out of the US linking bisphenol A to heart disease and diabetes in humans
Wed 17 Sept 08

NEW DISEASE THREATS TO AUSTRALIA
BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Experts discussed some of the under-reported disease and biosecurity threats facing Australia.
Mon 15 Sept 08, Sydney

LHC - WORLD'S BIGGEST EXPERIMENT TO RECREATE BIG BANG
RAPID ROUNDUP and MEDIA RESOURCES: Experts comment on the Large Hadron Collider being switched on at CERN in Switzerland.
Tue 9 Sept 08

REVIEW OF AUSTRALIA'S INNOVATION SYSTEM
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts comment on the Australian Government's Review of the National Innovation System report.
Tue 9 Sept 08

GARNAUT SUPPLEMENTARY DRAFT REPORT
RAPID ROUNDUP: Experts respond to the Garnaut Climate Change Review's latest draft report on targets and trajectories.
Fri 5 Sept 08

MENTAL HEALTH OF TRUCK DRIVERS
ONLINE BRIEFING and ROUND UP: New research examines the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse, mental health problems, marital difficulties and long working hours amongst heavy goods vehicle drivers in NSW.
Tues 2 Sept 08