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Winner of the Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Science Writing, Stephen Dando-Collins and his constant companion, researcher and wife of 27 years, Louise, have amazed Australia's scientific world. Already an acclaimed international author of historical books, Dando-Collins' winning tome Pasteur's Gambit is the true and previously murky story of Louis Pasteur's failed attempt to win a government competition to eradicate rabbits in Australia. read more... Above image - Mallada Signatus (green lacewing) is being used by farmers to control pests, reducing the use of toxic chemicals. | Cutting-edge science professional learning days Australia-China Futures Dialogues - 2009 Leader's Lecture Join the buzz and win!
Mandyam Srinivasan Head of Sensory and Visual Neuroscience, Queensland Brain Institute For many of us, the humble honey bee is no cause for wonder - we see them flitting among the flowers, avoid getting stung by them, but otherwise do not give them another passing thought. |