South Australian graphite deployed in full-cell Li-ion batteries
24 August, 2018Archer Exploration has collaborated with UNSW on the development of full-cell lithium-ion batteries, made with graphite mined from Campoona, South Australia.
Energy-efficient supercomputer on the way for NREL
20 August, 2018HPE is building a new supercomputer for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, said to be more energy efficient and more powerful than the current system.
UQ sustainability research powered by Dow Chemical Company
23 July, 2018UQ is conducting research to deliver new technologies and processes to improve the sustainable production and use of chemicals, energy, transportation and more.
MRI for mining set to reduce copper waste
13 July, 2018Copper miners now have the opportunity to slash their energy and water use for every tonne of the metal produced, thanks to the development of an ore sorting analyser by CSIRO.
Innovative Tiny Home going on show in Melbourne
21 June, 2018RACV has partnered with award-winning architect Peter Maddison to design a tiny home that will enable Australians to better understand their own homes and the way they live.
GBCA calls for biodiversity in buildings and cities
30 May, 2018A newly released discussion paper points to the significant positive impacts green space and biodiversity have on people and urban space.
Prawn-based bioplastic heads to international science fair
04 May, 2018Australian high school student Angelina Arora has invented a completely biodegradable plastic made from prawn shell and sticky protein from the silk of silkworms.
Optimising infrastructure using edge computing
23 April, 2018Vertiv has released a research-based analysis that identifies key applications for edge computing, including smart cities.
Scientists' second warning to humanity goes viral
08 March, 2018 by Lauren DavisTwenty-five years after the publication of 'World Scientists' Warning to Humanity', a follow-up piece has become one of the most talked about papers in the world.
Protective coatings based on potato starch
25 January, 2018Fraunhofer researchers are developing a cost-effective surface coating based on renewable raw materials. The focus of their research? Potato starch.
Robots, holograms and healthy buildings coming to your workplace
19 December, 2017There has been a renewed focus on wellness and sustainability in the commercial property sector, with Cbus Property studying international building trends.
Green infrastructure needed to futureproof Sydney, students claim
09 November, 2017Students at UNSW are urging regulators to properly consider green infrastructure — such as natural drainage, tree canopies and green walls — when setting charges for new property developments.
Managing nutrient loss on farms
13 September, 2017Dr Bethanna Jackson has developed a tool that will help New Zealand farmers lower their environmental footprints and better manage nutrient loss into waterways.
Battery standard in consultation stage
16 June, 2017Consultation has commenced on the new draft standard for On-Site Battery Systems. Released by Standards Australia, the consultation draft is designed for this emerging technology to ensure that the different views amongst stakeholders are considered and appropriately balanced with community safety expectations.
Generating power from polluted air
10 May, 2017Belgian scientists have developed a device that both purifies polluted air and generates power at the same time.
