August 27, 2010

Nanotechnology could revolutionise stroke treatments

Marisa Wikramanayake’s article for Science Network WA on Xuan Le’s research into polymer drug deliver for stroke treatments using nanoparticles made of pHEMA instead of PLGA. [...]

August 11, 2010

National desalination research centre launched in Rockingham

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National desalination research centre launched in Rockingham: Marisa Wikramanayake’s article for Science Network WA on the launch of the National Centre for Excellence in Desalination (NCED)’s testing facility at Murdoch University’s Rockingham campus and the announcement of their first twelve projects chosen via a funding round in June 2010 that raised $11.6 million AUD for desalination research.
Click through to find the link to read the article at Science Network WA. [...]

August 7, 2010

Game review: Machinarium by Amanita Design

Machinarium screenshot

The online webzine Specusphere specialises in all things fantasy and sci fi related specifically books, movies and games. My first game review for them was published on Sunday. [...]

July 5, 2010

Second Life showcases and supports ME/CFS sufferers

Date published: 03rd March 2010
Publication: Science Network WA
Editor: David Satterthwaite
Author: Marisa Wikramanayake
Title: Second Life showcases and supports ME/CFS sufferers
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July 5, 2010

More muscular cattle improve meat quality

Date published: 22nd June 2010
Publication: Science Network WA
Editor: David Satterthwaite
Author: Marisa Wikramanayake
Title: More muscular cattle improve meat quality
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June 11, 2010

Climate of despair cannot combat global warming

Marisa Wikramanayake reports on the WA SEA’s presentation by Prof. Newman (Curtin University) on climate change and the future for Science Network WA. [...]

June 11, 2010

Empowering the community to combat climate change

Marisa Wikramanayake reports on the ClimateWatch launch for Science Network WA. [...]

May 5, 2010

Biomass kiln provides potential for power

Date published: 28 April 2010
Publication: Science Network WA
Editor: David Satterthwaite
Author/Photographer: Marisa Wikramanayake
Title: Biomass kiln provides potential for power
Link to full article: Biomass kiln provides potential for power

Excerpt:

Ansac's Danny Griffin stands next to his biomass kiln at the Mallee Industry Expo

THE recent Mallee Industry Expo in Narrogin [...]

May 5, 2010

New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades

Date published: 15 April 2010

Publication: Science Network WA
Editor: David Satterthwaite
Author/Photographer: Marisa Wikramanayake
Title: New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades

Link to full article: New Mallee Harvester prototype reaps accolades

Excerpt:

Hon Donna Faragher JP MLC boards the new Mallee Harvester prototype

THIS week’s Mallee Industry Expo saw the launch [...]

March 21, 2010

Runaway 3: A Twist of Fate review

Marisa Wikramanayake reviews the game Runaway 3: A Twist of Fate by Pendulo Studios after the Australian release date. [...]