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Research News
	On reflection When it comes to the conservation of paintings, a basic problem facing materials conservators is knowing what kind of paint has been used. A young chemist in Canberra has devised a new method based on remote sensing techniques that allows for the identification of unknown paint pigments that doesn't involve destructive sampling. ---more

Tin Tacks
	A new nanotechnology network The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) intends to bring together all the groups working in the field of nanotechnology and related areas in Australia. The ARCNN aims to substantially enhance Australia's research outcomes in this important field by promoting effective collaboration and exposing researchers to alternative and complementary approaches from other fields. ---more

Know your material
	Diamonds are forever In our modern world of wonder materials, there's something undeniably special about diamond. Diamond is a mineral, a natural crystalline substance, the transparent form of pure carbon. A natural diamond is likely the oldest thing you will ever own, possibly 3 billion years in age. Diamond, however, is also a high-tech super material for our technological age. ---more

Sensational Materials
	AM-lite - A new Aussie alloy AM-lite is the first magnesium alloy that can be readily electroplated. It's lighter, more affordable, stronger and more suitable for decorative applications than most of its competitors, including zinc, plastics, aluminium and existing magnesium alloys. ---more


	Turning liquid radioactive waste into rock ANSTO will be the world's first facility to turn liquid waste from the radioisotope molybdenum-99 into synroc. The technology will be in operation within the next three years. ---more


	US grant for Aussie photovoltaics Professor Green and Dr Conibeer from the University of NSW will lead a team of 10 researchers investigating nanostructured silicon-based tandem solar cells. ---more

Future Materials People
	Dr George Collins George Collins has had a distinguished career in both materials research and research management. He is currently the Acting Chief of Research with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). George knows first hand the quality of the research being done at ANSTO, and now he's keen to make sure his organisation is fully engaged with the wider world. ---more

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