Light-emitting cement
09 May, 2016Dr José Carlos Rubio has created a light-emitting cement that has a life span of 100 years. By absorbing solar energy and returning it to the environment, the material will be able to light roads, highways and bicycle lanes without the need for electricity.
CSIRO climate centre goes some way to offsetting cuts
27 April, 2016 by Lauren DavisIt seems that Australian climate science is refusing to die, with the announcement that CSIRO is establishing a national climate research centre to be based in Hobart.
Nanomaterial to help turn heat into electricity
27 April, 2016Physicists have demonstrated a new artificial material, or metamaterial, that glows in an unusual way when heated. The findings could drive a revolution in the development of cells that convert radiated heat into electricity, known as thermophotovoltaic cells.
Extracting value from waste wool
05 April, 2016Researchers have used a non-toxic, biodegradable chemical process to 'dissolve' waste wool and unwanted woollen products. The technique produces a high-value protein called keratin and other by-products with potential applications in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and even animal feed markets.
Enphase expands Christchurch R&D facility
22 March, 2016Enphase Energy has made a US$4.4 million investment to expand its global research and development (R&D) facility in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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.
