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Australia targets net zero emissions with next-generation renewable energy technology
Australia plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and our universities are spearheading the scientific innovations to achieve it.
Innovative strategies to boost soil carbon propel Australia towards net zero emissions
Soil carbon sequestration can play a pivotal role in reducing Australia’s agricultural sector emissions.
Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) set to scale sustainability
The Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) is Australia’s largest to date. It evolved from and relies on university science.
University science underpins our journey to net zero
Achieving net zero is a grand challenge that relies on universities’ science innovation, deep history and escalating the journey forward.
Jobs in quantum heat up, with scholarships on offer
Australia’s quantum industry needs skills and is offering generous scholarships to help build the future.
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
Husic tells quantum startups: ‘We will make the world take notice of your work’
Diraq sets sights on world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer
Quantum allies push commercialisation
Governments seek a startup ecosystem beyond quantum computing: Australia’s chief scientist Cathy Foley, speaking at the Quantum Australia conference this week
Free webinar: Unlock the potential of a science degree
Join this free webinar to explore how you can combine a science degree with your passion, another field or a world changing goal.
Australia’s Virtual Irrigation Academy wins COP 28 and World Economic Forum awards
Australia’s Virtual Irrigation Academy (VIA) was announced as the winner of the Inclusion Award under the Water Changemakers Innovation Awards 2023 held at COP 28 this week.
Graphene oxide study strengthens the case for smart concrete
Engineers have added graphene oxide to cement mixture to make stronger 3D printed concrete.
Revolutionising optics for Earth observation
A new project with UniSA and industry partners VPG and SMR moves a demonstrator project to production manufacturing.
Scarcity of talent hampers Australia’s quantum industry
Quantum technologies represent a massive opportunity, but strong global competition and a scarcity of talent will hamper growth in the sector in Australia, a major industry review has found.
More than one hundred scholarships awarded to boost diversity in STEM
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has announced 116 scholarships to support women and diverse people to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
Leading universities join Uniseed venture fund to invest in future of Australian innovation
Monash University joins as partner, along with the University of Newcastle, UTS, Western Sydney University, and Macquarie University.
Using “superhero bugs” and AI to save lives from infections
Curtin University research is aiming to combine artificial intelligence with natural, infection-fighting viruses to help save lives from an increasingly common medical emergency found in hospitals.
Construction begins on Big Build $40 million Eagle Farm TAFE Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre
CIMIC Group’s Broad Construction has been selected to deliver TAFE Queensland’s new Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Centre at the Eagle Farm TAFE campus.
National Innovation Challenge for Australia’s First Lunar Rover Arm Design Opens
Launched by ELO2 & Freelancer.com, the new challenge will allow Australian innovators to contribute to Australia’s first lunar rover.
UNSW Sunswift Racing claims Bridgestone World Solar Challenge victory after wind drama in Outback
UNSW student team ranked #1 in prestigious solar car race across Australia despite weather conditions preventing all Cruiser Class competitors from completing the full 3600km distance from Darwin to Adelaide.
Mass coral breeding methods amidst raft of breakthroughs to protect reefs
Scientists and engineers have pioneered new techniques to mass produce healthy baby corals, which could help restore reefs damaged by the impacts of climate change.
Scientists from UNSW Sydney reveal biases in the field of coral reef research
This latest study has provided a ‘birds eye view’ of the state of coral health research, highlighting key areas of improvement for the research field
Deep freezing native plants at risk of extinction
A process similar to that used to store human embryos is being used by scientists at The University of Queensland to save native Australian plants.
Green hydrogen project takes Curtinnovation Awards’ biggest prize
A new and cost-effective way to extract green hydrogen from untreated water has won the highest prize at this year’s Curtinnovation Awards.
Construction begins on world-first natural gas research facility
Building work has begun on a landmark natural gas research facility which could significantly shape future offshore projects around the world.