https://barryninham.com/blog/ Scientific insights and research updates from Professor Barry Ninham. en-AU https://barryninham.com/blog/insights-into-gc-esl-structure/ https://barryninham.com/blog/insights-into-gc-esl-structure/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1000 A deep dive into self-assembly and its role in biology, with a focus on the glycocalyx, an essential structure for cellular communication and homeostasis. https://barryninham.com/blog/gc-esl-structure-and-function/ https://barryninham.com/blog/gc-esl-structure-and-function/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1000 The intricate world of nano bubbles and the glycocalyx, two critical elements in maintaining cellular health and preventing disease. https://barryninham.com/blog/introduction-to-nano-bubbles/ https://barryninham.com/blog/introduction-to-nano-bubbles/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1000 The fascinating world of nano bubbles and their critical role in biological processes, from molecular forces to the endothelial surface layer. https://barryninham.com/blog/included-in-marquis-whos-who/ https://barryninham.com/blog/included-in-marquis-whos-who/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +1000 Prof. Barry W. Ninham has been included in Marquis Who’s Who, recognised on the basis of position, noteworthy accomplishments and prominence in his field. https://barryninham.com/blog/covid-19/ https://barryninham.com/blog/covid-19/ Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +1000 Barry sits down with Matt Battye for the second time in the Insights into Genius series to discuss his latest research into COVID-19. https://barryninham.com/blog/research-without-borders/ https://barryninham.com/blog/research-without-borders/ Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +1000 Barry chats with Matt Battye as part of the Insights into Genius series, discussing his journey in science and the idea of First Order Science. https://barryninham.com/blog/carbon-dioxide-kills-viruses-bacteria-in-water/ https://barryninham.com/blog/carbon-dioxide-kills-viruses-bacteria-in-water/ Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +1000 A new low-cost way to treat waste water and, for the first time, kill viruses and bacteria including E. coli harnesses an unlikely ally: carbon dioxide. https://barryninham.com/blog/2017-flinders-medal/ https://barryninham.com/blog/2017-flinders-medal/ Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 +1000 Recipient of the Academy's 2017 Matthew Flinders Medal, Professor Barry Ninham AO FAA delivered his award lecture during Science at the Shine Dome. https://barryninham.com/blog/clean-drinking-water-canberra-scientists-using-hot-bubbles-to-cheaply-sterilise-water/ https://barryninham.com/blog/clean-drinking-water-canberra-scientists-using-hot-bubbles-to-cheaply-sterilise-water/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Two retired Canberra professors have developed world-first hot bubble technology to improve the quality of drinking water around the world. https://barryninham.com/blog/new-discovery-in-water-sterilisation-to-benefit-the-worlds-thirstiest-regions/ https://barryninham.com/blog/new-discovery-in-water-sterilisation-to-benefit-the-worlds-thirstiest-regions/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1000 A team of Canberra scientists has discovered a new process for heating bubbles that can sterilise and desalinate water and remove arsenic and lead.