Algae used to convert CO2 into carbon fibres
15 November, 2018Chemists have developed a process that provides an economic way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — and creates valuable new materials at the same time.
Catalyst helps split water molecules for hydrogen fuel
03 October, 2018Breaking the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen in water could be a key to the creation of hydrogen in a sustainable manner.
Legume could serve as 'drought fodder' for cattle
19 September, 2018The legume leucaena may offer a profitable and environmentally sustainable fodder option for cattle producers in dry, tropical regions.
Sustainable LEGO elements made from plant-based plastic
07 September, 2018The LEGO Group has launched a new range of botanical elements — such as leaves, bushes and trees — made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.
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.
