MEPs demand that dangerous "forever compounds" be regulated more quickly

MEPs have expressed alarm about the degree of pollution of some hazardous chemicals throughout Europe, leading requests to accelerate the implementation of so-called "forever chemicals" limits.

Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have e...

The election in Australia is dominated by Xi Jinping

The portraits of Australian political candidates are splattered around the country on campaign posters — but one face jumps out, and it belongs to Xi Jinping.

Despite not being a member of any contemporary democracy, the Chinese leader has become a recognisable figure in a campaig...

The first deepwater hyperbaric test facility will be built in Australia

The Australian government and oil and gas industry have committed $1.2 million to the construction of the country's first deepwater hyperbaric chamber testing and maintenance facility, which will enable subsea control modules to be tested.

Hyperbaric testing is used to verify the de...

Former US-Israeli cop goes into sabra sports and gets the shock of his life

Ami Baran, then 13 years old, decided to leave Chicago and come to Israel on her own in 1974. His Zionist identity and dedication to a life in Israel had already been forged by the time he was 13 – bar mitzvah age when Jewish boys formally become mature.

"I grew up knowing th...

Another healthcare supply deficit is hurting the Lehigh Valley. Some patients' tests have been rescheduled

Due to a global shortage of dye used in X-rays and CT scans, Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke's University have decided to postpone some imaging treatments for their patients.

Intravenous imaging contrast, a dye used in imaging studies, is in short supply in hospitals and h...

Amid the Ukraine crisis, Australia is looking to fill Asia's energy shortfall

The Ukraine crisis is redrawing the Asia-Pacific region's energy map as it upends global commodity markets and sparks a resource frenzy. While the picture is far from clear, the evolving outlines of the region are already having an outsized impact on Australia's resource juggernaut.

Thai companies will travel to Saudi Arabia for an official trade mission

For the first time in 32 years, the Thai Chamber of Commerce will lead business delegations to Saudi Arabia to restore trade and investment links.

According to Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the chamber, the business sector will follow the official Thai trade mission led by Foreign Affai...

Labor promises a $970m investment in Medicare and general practice before the final week of an election

Australian Medical Association commits to a strong investment in healthcare. This policy consists of a $750m “Strengthening Medicare” fund and a $220m grants program for upgrades

This funding will enhance patient access to general practitioners (GP) to provide better managem...

A golden decade on home soil looms for Australian sport

This week, two main tournaments were confirmed, with rugby union’s governing body formally rubber-stamping Australia as host of the 2027 men’s World Cup and 2029 women’s World Cup. These are just the latest additions to what is shaping up as a golden decade on the Australian spo...

Australia PM, Scott Morrison, to ‘ensure’ no Chinese base on the Solomon Islands

China’s increasing blow in the Pacific has become a hot political matter in Australia ahead of May 21 elections and following Beijing’s declaration last month that it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands leadership. Australia will work with its partners to ensure China ...

Global Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filters Market is Experiencing Tremendous Growth Post COVID-19 Pandemic

The amplitude of surface acoustic waves diminishes exponentially with material depth as they travel along the surface of elastic materials. A SAW filter is an electronic device that converts electrical energy into mechanical or acoustic energy using a piezoelectric material. Two interdigital tran...

Covid-19 Wards Are Starting to Close

According to the Department of Medical Services, several hospitals around the world have started closing their Covid-19 wards as the number of virus-associated cases admissions have started to fall. 

The director-general of the department, Dr. Somsak Akksilp, said that this is beca...

Global Microminiature Connector Market Growth Factors, Trends, Market Size and Forecast Data

In the defence and military industries, portability is becoming increasingly vital. Autonomous robotics, as well as dismounted soldiers, rescue, and recreation devices, require connectivity. To achieve successful mobile army technology, there is a necessity for compact electronic sensors, detecto...

Experts claim that your food contains thousands of unregulated chemicals

What if we told you that many of your favourite packaged foods, such as cupcakes, chips, cookies, frozen pizza, pies, candy bars, and so on, include chemicals created in a lab to make them look and taste better while also extending their shelf life? Is that something you could live with? Maybe.

Will Australia's major parties pledge to improve our whistleblowing law on World Press Freedom Day?

Press freedom, at its most basic level, is about the liberty to report and publish the truth without fear or favour. Whistleblowers – or truth-tellers – play a key role in this effort.

The fact that multiple public interest whistleblowers are still on trial in Australia is a...

Global Genetic Testing Market is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 10.9% over the Forecast Period

Genetic tests are medical tools that are offered as kits or panels and are used to diagnose genetic diseases in people. Moreover, blood samples from patients are taken at various points during the treatment. These samples are then examined using laboratory machines with test kits. In addition, a ...

Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand have emerged as cloud leaders, according to a survey

Recent research from MIT Technology Review Insights and Infosys has contributed to ranking countries based on their use of cloud technology, with Singapore topping the list, Australia in 12th place, and New Zealand in 14th place – all ahead of the United States.

In APAC, Australia...

Global Bioabsorbable Stents Market Growth & Trends; A Report by Absolute Markets Insights

The global bioabsorbable stents market was valued at US$ 296.48 Mn in 2021 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecast period (2022 – 2030). The growing prevalence of car...

Australian KPMG's Sports practise is led by Ron Zubrik, who is the worldwide leader

KPMG has restructured its sports practise leadership, appointing Australia-based consultants Ron Zubrik and Chad Gardiner as global and APAC heads, respectively.

Ron Zubrik, a management consulting partner with KPMG in Brisbane, has been named to lead the Big Four professional services ...

Stories of employees standing up for their communities are heartwarming

If you're anything like us, making time in your life to better the world is always on your mind. When we consider the major issues we confront as humans — excessive corporate power, climate change, income disparity, wars and strife, global pandemics – it's easy to feel overwhe...