Soy food reduces fracture risks in breast cancer survivors
24 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Oxford University Press USAResearchers found higher soy intake was linked to a 77% reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women.
Why do some red wines taste 'drier' than others?
23 May, 2019Researchers are gaining a better understanding of tannin characteristics, which could help winemakers manage dryness perception in their red wines.
Food businesses need stronger food safety cultures
21 May, 2019 | Supplied by: SAI GlobalFood recalls in Australia were up 45% in 2018, compared with 2017, and SAI Global suggests this could be due to poor training, poor controls and a lack of accountability.
African swine fever vaccine to protect wild boar
10 May, 2019A vaccine delivered to wild boar in their food can immunise them against African swine fever, and this immunity may be able to be passed on to others, researchers suggest.
Taste is all in the mind
03 May, 2019Whether people prefer bitter or sweet beverages, such as coffee or cola, depends more on how they make them feel than their taste, research suggests.
From Adaptive Eggs to Bee Innovative, Aussie tech revealed
02 May, 2019 by Carolyn JacksonOn-the-spot lactose testing and point-of-lay egg sorting are two of the nine latest technologies revealed by a CSIRO-powered research accelerator.
Alcohol ads in sport impact drinking attitudes
30 April, 2019Research has found that repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport, particularly a popular brand, leads to more positive attitudes towards alcohol in general.
Research collaboration to tackle global food challenges
30 April, 2019Quadram Institute Bioscience and the University of Newcastle have recently signed a memorandum of understanding which will see them work together to address global food and health challenges.
Caffeine buzz is possible without drinking coffee
23 April, 2019Smelling coffee could trigger similar reactions in the brain as physically drinking a cup, according to new research.
Severe Salmonella outbreaks predicted in Australia, researchers say
23 April, 2019Salmonella outbreaks are likely to become more severe in the future, according to a model developed by University of Sydney researchers.
Tasmanian distillery combats counterfeiting using IoT
23 April, 2019Tasmania's Old Kempton Distillery has used the HID Global IoT platform with AusNFC tags to combat counterfeiting of its whiskies and other liquor products.
Sizing up cucumbers
16 April, 2019Gene researchers have discovered the reason for fruit length variation in cucumbers, which could provide benefits for crop breeders of the future.
Anton Paar ViscoQC 300 touch-screen rotational viscometer
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Anton Paar Australia Pty LtdThe Anton Paar ViscoQC 300 touch-screen rotational viscometer is used for multipoint viscosity determination and analysis.
Thermo Scientific Triple Quadrupole TSQ 9000 GC-MS/MS system
11 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificA validated dioxin analytical workflow is designed to provide sensitive and reliable solution for screening food and feed.
Health benefits of tomatoes linked to colour
25 March, 2019High levels of specific antioxidants are linked to particular tomato colours, meaning each tomato has its own health benefits, researchers have found.
