Innovation

Virtual tourists to be ‘teleported’ into the deep past for World Heritage bid
Flinders Ranges virtual tourists to be ‘teleported’ into the deep past for World Heritage bid.

Needle-free COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
A needle-free COVID-19 vaccination could be possible, with University of Queensland scientists successfully protecting mice from the virus by administering a US-developed vaccine candidate with a ‘patch’.

5 ways small business benefits from university science.
From solar cells to meat substitutes, Australian university sciences adds value to Australian small business.

Regional science innovation drives new carbon era
Advances in materials science are behind the growth of small businesses located in and around the Geelong Future Economy Precinct, encompassing Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus in Victoria.

Connecting knowledge to market
Bridging the gap between science and SMEs provides huge benefits to society, says Sally-Ann Williams of Cicada Innovations.

Collaboration to grow local smarts in emerging capabilities
Collaboration to support Australia’s growing space, defence and national security capabilities.

ANSTO develops new tech to minimise mining footprint
New, cutting edge technology provides insights into climate change and minimises the effects of mining by making it more efficient.

Government calls for consultation on uni research fund
Have your say in the University Research Commercialisation consultation paper.

Bioinformation is about to change the world
We are now at the point when synthetic biology techniques can allow information to flow from digital systems into living organisms, paving the way for technologies of vast potential, say Macquarie University researchers.

AI can now learn to manipulate human behaviour
Artificial intelligence (AI) is learning more about how to work with (and on) humans.

CyberSeek launched to close Australia’s cybersecurity talent gap
An interactive mapping tool that tracks the state of the Australian cyber security job market in real time and provides data on the talent gap within the sector

Recycling face masks into roads to tackle COVID-generated waste
Researchers have shown how disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads, in a circular economy solution to pandemic-generated waste.

CSIRO ‘gene sandwich’ to enhance wheat rust resistance
Australia is expecting a strong wheat crop this year, but that would be threatened if a large outbreak of wheat rust occurred. CSIRO, led an international effort to develop wheats with a stronger and potentially more durable level of resistance against rust diseases.

CRC success: mineral processing technology to take on the world
CRC ORE-developed simulation software platform for improving the efficiency of mineral processing operations is set to take on the world.

Thermal energy storage the key to reducing agricultural food pollution
UniSA thermal energy researcher Professor Frank Bruno has been awarded almost $1 million by the Federal Government to find a solution to agricultural pollution in Australia and India.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Google partner for quantum pharma R&D
Quantum computing offers the potential to significantly accelerate and optimize the discovery of future new medicines for patients

The next generation needs to know this
Algal biotech startups, the future of math, AI in healthcare and preventing hate speech on social media – find out what you need to know about 2021’s future industries.

Ensuring Sydney’s place as a global hub for quantum
Sydney Quantum Academy is working to create thousands of well-paid, high-tech jobs building on the city’s quantum strengths.

Driving innovation by creating beta-testing sites for researchers
NSW could significantly increase technological innovation and new product development by creating beta-testing sites within NSW for university researchers.

First-of-its-kind chatbot developed to support genetic counselling
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance, have developed an Australian-first digital conversation agent (a ‘chatbot’) that could support patients in making informed decisions about genomic testing for future health risks.

Science Meets Business kicks off new partnership
Science Meets Business has launched a new partnership with LCU, Laboratories Credit Union.

Smart collar to track your pet in real-time
CSIRO’s Data61, the digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency, announced today it is developing a prototype smart pet collar in collaboration with agtech company Ceres Tag, that will enable pet owners to accurately track the location of their animal from a short and long distance, filling a gap in the smart collar market.

How Australia can reap the benefits and dodge the dangers of the Internet of Things
Report provides evidence of the benefits and challenges the IoT presents Australia over the next decade.

Super-charging Australia’s biggest renewables project
Australia doesn’t yet export renewable energy. But the writing is on the wall: demand for Australia’s fossil fuel exports is likely to dwindle soon, and we must replace it at massive scale.