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.
How to create a 21st-century city
09 May, 2017 by James A Moore, Principal, JacobsWhat ideas and approaches are proving successful around the world when creating a 'great 21st-century city' and what can Australia learn? James A Moore, Principal, Jacobs was recently challenged with this thought-provoking question for a presentation at a recent Sydney conference. In this article, he explains what he answered.
Recovering minerals from mining waste
08 May, 2017The University of Newcastle has received $1 million in funding to test technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
3D printing with solar power and discarded plastics
01 May, 2017Deakin University is developing technology capable of 3D printing plumbing and sanitation supplies using discarded plastics.
Money can grow on trees
27 April, 2017Increased leaf canopy cover is linked to a significant increase in property values, according to integrated infrastructure firm AECOM.
Renewable oil produced in plant leaves
18 April, 2017CSIRO researchers have made it possible to produce oil in the leaves, stems and seeds of plants, in a breakthrough which could mark a milestone for the renewable oils industry.
