Catalysts found to convert carbon dioxide to fuel

The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify a group of “single-atom” catalysts that could play a key role.

Smart microscope slides detect cancer

Innovative microscope slide promises to revolutionise medical imaging.

Angela Merkel’s career shows why we need more scientists in politics

Emma Johnston, Professor and Dean of Science, UNSW and Kylie Walker, Visiting Fellow, Australian National University imagine a world where more politicians have science qualifications.

New technology detects stress and fatigue cracks in aircraft

The technology was developed in collaboration with scientists at the Australian Department of Defence where a prototype helped support sustainment of the F/A-18 Classic Hornet.

ANSTO Innovation Series: The Future of Battery Power

Gain insights from a neutron instrument scientist from ANSTO, a mission lead in critical energy metals from CSIRO, and the executive manager of Cobalt Blue.

Growing sovereign capability, issue 6, Australian University Science

Australian University Science magazine showcases exceptional science teams and science graduates working with industry

Four ways university science is building sovereign capability

Australian university science has a long history of co-investing with major international and national organisations to build sovereign capability.

Soil science critical to food production in a climate challenged future

Australian farming is backed by a century of soil science critical to our capability to support food production in a climate challenged future. 

Profile: Helen Tower, manufacturing vaccines

Tower’s background in pharmacology and immunology landed her a place in the CSL Graduate Program, based at Seqirus, CSL’s vaccine-manufacturing business.

Profile: Marco Petasecca, building space capability

Associate Professor Marco Petasecca is securing Australia’s space-faring future by establishing local testing facilities to certify Australian electronic components for space.

Preparing for the next pandemic

Scientists in universities across Australia, energised by the pitched battle against COVID-19, are developing a suite of home-made solutions to future scourges.

Opinion: Expediting science expertise

Australian universities have a vital role to play in ensuring that we have sufficient people with the advanced skills needed to run such sophisticated industries.

Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech

Newly engineered nanoparticles developed by scientists at the University of South Australia to treat drug-resistant fungal infections.

Metal-absorbing plants and a sustainable future for mining

Phytomining research has the potential to unlock a sustainable stream of critical metals, including from mine wastes and tailings, that still hold residual metals of interest.

Tech heavy-weights combined forces to form new industry association

Leaders in Australian tech companies combine forces to shape Australia’s digital future.

Investment in youth environmental education key to addressing climate change

Greater investment and innovation in educating children about environmental issues is needed to help future generations respond to the climate emergency, experts warn.

Roadmap highlights opportunity to lead in carbon capture and utilisation

Australia could turn carbon dioxide waste into a valuable revenue stream according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.

SA Science and Innovation Awards, nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the 2021 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards, celebrating South Australia’s top researchers, industry leaders and educators.

New ‘warm vaccine’ effective against all key virus variants.

A ‘warm’ COVID-19 vaccine suitable for remote and resource-limited locations lacking access to cold storage supply chains is one step closer following an international collaboration between scientists from India and Australia.

COVID-19 exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce

New report: COVID-19 has exacerbated gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia Pacific

UNSW joins the Wolfpack Space Hub to support space startups

UNSW Sydney and Wolfpack Space Hub have joined forces to collaborate on creating a startup for space businesses.

New DNA test to transform wild fish population management

A DNA test developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, can improve management of wild fish populations for conservation or harvest by determining the ages of fishes.

CSIRO opens satellite offering for Aussie Earth observation

Australian researchers in industries like agriculture and natural disaster management can now apply to direct the Earth observation satellite

Australian finalist in international science communication prize

The successful Australian video entry about Project Gilghi details an initiative to supply remote communities with energy-efficient, transportable water purifying treatment plants.