From Molecular Codes to Rapid Diagnostic Kits: The Quiet Impact of Dr David Marlborough Early curiosity in molecular structure Long before rapid antigen tests became household items, David Marlborough was immersed in a very different scientific puzzle, the structural logic...
Last nominations? There is still time to nominate someone outstanding for the RACI National Awards, but not much. Every year, these awards celebrate the people whose work is shaping chemistry in Australia and beyond. Some are driving discovery in the lab. Others are...
Champion of Regulatory Science and Cross-Sector Leadership: David Lin’s Story Overview David Lin is an Assistant Director at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), where he applies over three decades of experience across academia, industry,...
First-Timers Guide: Crushing the RACI National Congress 2026 as a Student Picture this: a week packed with world-class plenary speakers from MIT and Tokyo Uni, hands-on workshops, poster sessions buzzing with fresh ideas, and a Career Fair where industry legends scout the next big thing in...
From Lab to Lecture Tour: Early Career Wins In chemistry, the smallest spark can change the direction of a career. A conference presentation, a new collaboration, a travel grant, a medal, a lecture invitation: these are often the moments when early career chemists stop being “up and...
Foundations Maintained, but Concerns for Future R&D Capacity The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) acknowledges the Federal Government’s continued investment in education, science and innovation in the 2026–27 Budget, while raising concerns about the long-term impact on...
Understanding Concepts Taught Commonly across Science Oxidation reduction (redox) reactions and elevation of boiling point are two key topics discussed here, but concerns occur whenever fundamental units are changed (like from imperial to metric). When teaching concepts change...
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