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Charging ahead with longer lasting, more sustainable batteries

While soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries pushes prices higher, Flinders University experts are making headway into launching a safe and more sustainable zinc-iodine rechargeable battery.

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Quantum Australia reveals $83.1M economic impact and 15 new quantum companies

New modelling reveals how investment in quantum is turning Australian research into startups, industry partnerships and real-world commercial opportunities.

GLADSTONE, QLD - 24 08 2023:Yarwun Alumina Refinery Rio Tinto Gladstone Queensland Australia. Australia alumina production in 2022 was 20.3 million tonnes.

New technology could turn dirty factory exhaust directly into useful fuel

A team of international researchers has found a way to turn carbon dioxide from dirty factory emissions directly into fuel without first cleaning or purifying the gas.

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Swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining

Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a new type of robotic system inspired by bees and ants that could make mining safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

Australia stakes its claim in the global quantum race

NVIDIA, IBM, and Microsoft back quantum push; Australia and Finland strike partnership

ANSTO Science Series Webinar: Nuclear science reducing PFAS packing risks in Australia

Join the webinar to explore the science, policy and practical actions behind Australia’s transition to PFAS-free packaging.

Building networks for success through government initiatives

Beyond its core role to educate and create knowledge, university science plays a critical part in bringing together the people and funding to push Australia forward.

University, industry and government: collaborating for impact

Professor Attila Brungs explores how Australia’s universities and industry have a demonstrated history of joining forces to improve the world through science.

Global engineering and applied science innovators announced as 2024 ATSE Fellows

32 innovators elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

BlueScope joins HILT CRC to help drive low-carbon innovation in heavy industry

BlueScope Steel Limited has joined the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) as a Key Partner.

Unicorns of Australian biotech innovation revealed in new Phase III Podcast

Phase III is a brand new media channel designed to share the inner-workings of the life sciences and biotechnology sector, and the bright minds it attracts.

Showcasing industry-research collaboration in the Australian innovation ecosystem

Winners of Cooperative Research Australia’s Excellence in Innovation Awards showcasing the positive impact Australia’s established industry-research collaborations have.

3D printed device for in-the-field soil testing wins the Early Career Researcher competition

Winner of Cooperative Research Australia’s Early Career Researcher Competition has developed a portable, pocket-sized 3D printed device that pairs with smartphone apps to allow farmers to quickly and accurately test their soil.

The future of quantum set to soar in Queensland

PsiQuantum partners with Queensland universities, bolstering the future of quantum computing in Australia

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.

STEM Diversity Review recommendations welcomed by peak body

Science & Technology Australia welcomes diversity in STEM draft recommendations and backs draft proposals to create a Diversity in STEM Council

$1m impact fund to bring new transport sector tech innovations to market

iMOVE CRC launches $1m impact fund for Australian companies to bring new transport sector tech innovations to market

It is rocket science! University science must be supported at all levels

Researchers work across every part of the spectrum, from seeking fundamental knowledge to developing participatory outcomes that include benefits to end users, influence on policy, commercial partnerships and outcomes.

Transition from academia to industry

What it’s really like to move from academia to industry

Making the transition to a role in industry can be challenging. This PhD graduate shares her career journey from academia to the pharmaceutical industry.

Advanced materials supporting green technologies

Webinar: Connect with the businesses and organisations driving advanced manufacturing supporting green technologies.

Building a robust future for Australia with the critical minerals in our own backyard

Australia could play a key role in stabilising the global markets and supply chain for in-demand critical minerals

5 ways university science is partnering with industry in critical minerals

Australian university science is partnering with industry to produce high-performance, alloys, batteries and circuits.

Digital skills gap at all-time high

Seventy five per cent of IT decision-makers report a gap in digital skills, 145% over the previous year.