Cement-free concrete farewells corrosion and fatbergs
29 September, 2020A research team from RMIT University has created a concrete that eliminates free lime — a chemical compound that promotes corrosion and fatbergs.
Plans to cool down Western Sydney
28 September, 2020A newly released report demonstrates that innovative design and planning can reduce temperatures in Sydney's Western Parkland City by up to 4.6 degrees.
Blueprint shows bright future for Australian seaweed industry
09 September, 2020The Australian Seaweed Industry Blueprint outlines plans for a $1.5 billion Australian seaweed industry that could employ 9000 people and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10%.
Research enhances aluminium recycling technology
04 September, 2020Aluminium recycling has received a boost through new research into the effects of crystallisation.
Man-made reefs boost fish numbers
23 July, 2020UNSW researchers have found that man-made reefs — in conjunction with the restoration or protection of natural habitat — can increase fish abundance in estuaries.
CSIRO proposes move to Western Sydney Aerotropolis
16 July, 2020CSIRO is looking to relocate up to 450 of its employees and researchers into a bespoke state-of-the-art facility to be built in Western Sydney.
Could a melting discovery reshape plastics recycling?
05 June, 2020Shinshu University researchers have found a way to melt different thermoplastic materials together, which could help to overcome some recycling challenges.
Register for Schneider's Innovation Day 2020
20 May, 2020Schneider Electric's Innovation Day, which brings together the IT, data centre and built environment industries, will be held on 21 May 2020.
Archimats could revolutionise the construction industry
18 May, 2020Monash University is leading an international research team pioneering recyclable, architectured materials that could revolutionise the building industry.
Sydney's Central Park wins Environmental Excellence Award
15 May, 2020Inner Sydney's Central Park has been announced the Environmental Excellence Award winner in the Urban Development Institute of Australia Wingate National Awards for Excellence.
Taking cars out of the urban planning equation
19 March, 2020Does car ownership really give us freedom? According to University of South Australia urban planning researcher Hulya Gilbert, maybe not.
Wheat yields unchanged despite rainfall decrease
13 March, 2020CSIRO research indicates that WA's wheatbelt yields remained unchanged despite a rainfall decrease between 1900 and 2016.
UNSW researchers awarded millions in funding
18 February, 2020The CRC-P Program has awarded UNSW Sydney researchers with millions in grants across projects including recycled waste plastics, solar technology and cobalt production.
Algae biotech research facility to launch in Noosa
04 February, 2020Biotech start-up Provectus Algae will open a new research and development foundry in Noosa next month to further its groundbreaking work with algae as a platform to grow biologics.
CSIRO to steer nation on climate change strategies
30 January, 2020National science agency CSIRO will deliver bushfire and climate change resilience measures to help prepare Australia for future years of extreme fire conditions.
