Sustainability > Research & development

10 lessons found to improve urban sustainability experiments

17 February, 2026

The research studied almost 2000 urban experiments and identified 10 lessons that provide a diagnostic framework to help identify strengths, gaps and missed opportunities.


Aussie low-carbon concrete created using calcinated clay

17 February, 2026

Boral Limited said this achievement is a significant step to reduce carbon emissions in concrete production and infrastructure.


Liquid metal to 'harvest' clean hydrogen from water

12 February, 2026

Researchers have created a process using liquid metals, powered by sunlight, that can produce clean hydrogen from both freshwater and seawater.


'Brownfielding' increases to meet metal demand

11 February, 2026

Data analysis has revealed expansions at 366 brownfield mines in 57 countries, indicating companies are not focusing on greenfield sites to address supply shortfalls.


Study finds the most effective global climate policies

03 February, 2026

The study evaluated climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period to discover the most effective tools to reduce CO2 emissions.


UV used to make recyclable, sustainable polymers

03 February, 2026

Scientists have used ultraviolet light to successfully synthesise more environmentally sustainable and recyclable polymer materials.


Methane reduction trial uses nature-based supplement

27 January, 2026

Woolworths Group has joined forces with SeaForest to trial the SeaFeed supplement in Australian grass-fed cattle.


Bürkert team to take on sustainability strategies

15 December, 2025

The fluidics experts at Bürkert have assembled a global, interdisciplinary team that develops strategies at an organisational level that enable employees to act regeneratively.


NiCE advances ESG leadership

10 December, 2025

The company has released its 2024 Governance (ESG) Report, developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards.


First nature-related financial disclosure for university

08 December, 2025

The University of Sydney has published a nature-related financial disclosure aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.


MSCI report shows rising climate risks

12 November, 2025

As part of its global survey, MSCI has revealed physical, climate-related risks were causing significant disruption to business operations.


AI may have devastating impact on bees: study

10 November, 2025

Up to 14 million Australian bees could be lost each year due to climate change from increased emissions associated with AI use, says a University of Sydney study.


Discovery improves silicon solar efficiency

06 November, 2025

UNSW researchers are working towards a new generation of solar technology that could make sunlight work smarter.


Partnership to redefine thermal comfort index

06 November, 2025

The global collaboration plans to create a thermal comfort index that recognises individual differences and supports fairer, more energy-efficient workplaces.


Cooling paint harvests water from thin air

05 November, 2025

Researchers have developed a nanoengineered polymer paint-like coating that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from air without energy input.


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