New test to detect arsenic contamination in drinking water 01 June 2012 An economical and easy-to-use biosensor could reduce the chance of being poisoned by arsenic – a common contaminant of wells in parts of Asia. Read More
New clue in the battle against Australian Hendra virus 13 January 2012 Researchers find that African bats have antibodies that neutralise a deadly virus. Read More
Powerful words 09 November 2011 Ancient manuscripts that hold important clues to India’s intellectual and religious traditions will be the focus of a new study. Read More