Raise the roof for supercool technology
01 June, 2015Researchers from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) have developed a roof surface that will stay cooler than the ambient air temperature - even under the mid-summer Australian sun.
"This e-waste will self-destruct"
26 May, 2015Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed electronic devices that self-destruct when they reach a particular temperature. By breaking down devices to their molecular components, the researchers hope to reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfill.
El Niño is back
13 May, 2015The Bureau of Meteorology's El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) tracker has confirmed that El Niño thresholds have been reached in the tropical Pacific for the first time since March 2010.
Curtin and China collaborate on sustainable cities
06 May, 2015Curtin University and Chongqing University (CQU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining their intention to collaborate in the field of sustainable and smart cities of the future.
Tool for transporting cattle more efficiently
06 May, 2015CSIRO has developed a tool that identifies ways to reduce the time and distance it takes to transport cattle around Australia, thus cutting the fuel costs, wear and tear and stress involved in the journey of this valuable commodity.
Scratch-resistant glass is good for the environment (and your phone)
24 April, 2015University of Queensland start-up company TenasiTech has received more than $3 million in investor support for the development of scratch-resistant and environmentally sustainable acrylic glass, suitable for use in the computer, electronics and automotive industries.
Analysing electricity and water consumption in Townsville
17 April, 2015The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) has launched its latest initiative - a project that will allow researchers to examine trends in electricity and water consumption in Townsville.
Using wastewater to grow algae
16 April, 2015Researchers from Rice University have found they can easily grow high-value strains of oil-rich algae while simultaneously removing more than 90% of nitrates and more than 50% of phosphorous from wastewater.
ARENA announces R&D round for industry-partnered projects
14 April, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced up to $20 million for a new research and development (R&D) round dedicated to industry-partnered projects that seek to develop and commercialise renewable energy technologies.
IKEA veggie balls are a meat-free and sustainable alternative
13 April, 2015IKEA Australia has announced the launch of its new veggie ball, GRÖNSAKSBULLAR, as the first step to include a wider variety of healthier and more sustainable food choices at its in-store restaurants.
Making wheat drought-proof
13 April, 2015A University of Queensland PhD candidate has developed a cheap and simple technique allowing scientists to better adapt grain crops such as wheat to drought conditions, which are predicted to become more frequent and severe due to climate change.
Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash
02 April, 2015Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.
Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future
02 April, 2015Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.
Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future
02 April, 2015Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.
Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash
02 April, 2015Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.
