These backgrounders give a quick and easy explanation of an issue and a guide to terms currently used in news stories. They are intended for busy news desks, especially those that lack ready access to a science correspondent.
Read about Mobile Phones and Health in a Nutshell (PDF 203KB)
Read about Stem Cells in a Nutshell (PDF 168KB)
Read about Bird Flu in a Nutshell (PDF 204KB)
Read about Mifepristone (RU486) in a Nutshell (PDF 207KB)
Read about Geosequestration in a Nutshell (PDF 152KB)
Read about Genetics in a Nutshell (PDF 176KB) (prepared by the UK Science Media Centre)
Read about Nanotechnology in a Nutshell (PDF 149KB) (prepared by the UK Science Media Centre)
If you’re still not sure where to get the answers you’re looking for, or you need to talk to an Australian scientist, contact the AusSMC on 08 7120 8666 or email us.