Spinifex grass grows in rings, but scientists have been trying to find out causes this strange pattern New research suggests microbes in the centre impact the growth of new seedlings Spinifex rings ...

Spinifex grass: it’s spiky, dominates a quarter of the continent, and has no recognised grazing value. To top it all off, people have reportedly experienced anaphylactic shock from being pricked by ...

Brisbane, Australia — Australian native spinifex grass fibers could be used to make paper to replace some plastics packaging — and thinner condoms. The grass, which grows in semi-arid regions in ...

Spinifex grass could be used to create thinner, stronger latex for gloves and condoms, as well as more durable seals and tyres, an Australian scientist says. Advance Queensland research fellow Dr.

Using a unique compound found in native spinifex grass, the northwest town of Camooweal may soon be known as the birthplace for production of the world’s strongest and thinnest condoms. Read the full ...

Expands Novartis' neuroscience portfolio with novel angiotensin II type 2 receptor antagonist technology for the treatment of chronic pain Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Spinifex"), a company ...

What do fridge seals, sneakers, cardboard boxes, cement and latex gloves all have in common? They can all be improved with strong and ultra-thin fibres from an Australian desert grass. Spinifex ...

Over the next couple of weeks I want to have a closer look at what is a poorly recognised phenomenon – the collective claiming of rights to and possession of country by Aboriginal people through art – ...

Researchers have long been curious about the striking growth form of spinifex and now scientists say soil microbes are the answer. Anyone who has visited the Australian outback would be familiar with ...