Farting microbes serve as a source of biogas
17 February, 2016UNSW researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally occurring microbes living in coal seams and on food waste.
Cleaning oil spills with paper waste
10 February, 2016Researchers have converted paper waste into green cellulose aerogels that are non-toxic, ultralight, flexible, strong and water repellent. The material is suitable for oil spill cleaning, heat insulation, packaging, drug delivery and more.
Nanostructures enable smart windows
22 January, 2016Researchers have created a new type of smart window that could cut window-cleaning costs, reduce heating bills and boost worker productivity.
Australia's cities can conserve threatened wildlife
17 December, 2015Australian cities can play a part in conserving the country's endangered animals and plants, with all our cities and towns currently containing species that are officially listed as threatened.
Melbourne models climate risks for infrastructure planning
08 December, 2015The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative tool that will allow the city to predict the impact of extreme climate events and prepare for the city through investments in smart infrastructure.
New papers examine Australia's weird weather
06 November, 2015The annual extremes issue of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society features five papers focusing on Australia's changing climate throughout 2014.
A bright idea: turning food waste into LEDs
29 October, 2015University of Utah researchers have found a way to make LEDs even more sustainable than they already are — by creating them from food and beverage waste.
Five principles for catalysing collaboration
25 September, 2015Monash University researchers have identified five key principles to facilitate collaboration between biophysical and social scientists to help solve the world's urgent sustainability problems.
Ontong Java Atoll under threat from climate change
23 September, 2015Displacement Solutions recently completed a two-month research mission to one of the world's most isolated atolls, the Solomon Islands' Ontong Java Atoll, in order to assess the impact of climate change on the small community.
Crystal structures for capturing carbon dioxide
01 September, 2015UNSW alumnus and Prime Minister's Science Prize winner Matthew Hill is investigating materials that could capture and store carbon dioxide.
Diamond-like coatings help save fuel
31 August, 2015Researchers have developed a new method for reducing the friction generated by engine components to almost zero — a breakthrough that could save billions of litres of fuel worldwide every year.
Confining electromagnetic energy
28 August, 2015Researchers have found a new way to confine electromagnetic energy without it leaking away, with potential applications ranging from explaining dark matter to combating energy losses in future technologies.
Sustainability researchers reach Fresh Science finals
28 August, 2015The finalists in the NSW Fresh Science competition have been announced, with 10 lucky early-career researchers set to learn how to communicate their science to the general public, media, government and industry.
Save the bees!
26 August, 2015CSIRO is leading an international collaboration of researchers, beekeepers, farmers, industry and technology companies in an effort to better understand what is harming the health and pollination ability of honey bees.
Crystal sponges to clean up waste
30 July, 2015A research collaboration led by CSIRO has developed sponge-like crystals that clean up contaminants in industrial waste and soil.
