Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
19 March, 2019PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event.
Sod turns on Deakin's renewable energy microgrid
31 January, 2019Deakin University is partnering with AusNet Services and Mondo to develop an industrial-scale microgrid energy system to provide an integrated research and education platform.
Building cities for a changing climate
23 January, 2019 by Dr Anna Hurlimann and Dr Georgia Warren-Myers, University of MelbourneOur cities are responsible for a large chunk of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, so the way we plan and construct them has to adapt to the future impacts of climate change.
CEO Insights 2019: Chris Hoey, Bürkert Australia
07 January, 2019Chris Hoey talks about the Internet of Things, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and more.
AI: the secret to smart cities
11 December, 2018 by Lauren DavisArtificial intelligence is proving a key enabler of smart cities, with new sensing technologies designed to provide citizens with a safe and smooth experience as they go about their everyday lives.
New electrolyte could be key to more sustainable batteries
15 November, 2018A new electrolyte created by New Zealand researchers will make aluminium batteries cheaper and easier to produce.
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.
