Australia and China partner on fusion energy research
13 April, 2017The Australian National University and the University of South China have agreed to work together on fusion energy research, with the prospect of Australia providing China with its first plasma stellarator device.
Solar glass for self-sustaining greenhouses
10 February, 2017Researchers are building a 300 m2 greenhouse using transparent glass that can generate 50 W/m2 of surface area.
Extreme temperatures at risk of becoming the new normal
07 November, 2016Australian researchers have found that the year 2015, currently listed as the hottest year on record, could be an average year by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to rise at the same rate.
To Mars and back on one tank of fuel
30 September, 2016University of Sydney researchers have announced world-record results in rocket efficiency following the invention of new thruster technology.
CCS laboratories opened in Victoria
30 September, 2016CO2CRC, The University of Melbourne and Federation University Australia have opened emissions reduction laboratories aimed at providing clean, efficient energy for Australia.
We could grow jet fuel on gum trees — if there's anywhere left to plant them
21 September, 2016 by Lauren DavisScientists are one step closer to using Australia's iconic gum trees to develop low-carbon renewable jet and missile fuel.
Emission-free conversion of natural gas to liquids
15 August, 2016Scientists have used a novel ceramic membrane to make the direct, non-oxidative conversion of gas to liquids possible for the first time — reducing cost, eliminating multiple process steps and avoiding any carbon dioxide emissions.
Bionic leaf 2.0
09 June, 2016 by Adam FloranceA team from Harvard has created a 'bionic leaf' that converts sunlight directly into a biomass fuel with 10 times the efficiency of natural systems.
Driving on coffee
09 May, 2016 by Adam FloranceSwinburne University researchers have been collecting used coffee grounds from local cafes, drying them out and testing them as a construction material. You may soon be driving over the results.
Cactus inspires fuel cell efficiency
02 May, 2016 by Adam FloranceThe water-retention strategies of the cactus have inspired a team of scientists to make more efficient fuel cells for electric cars.
UK solar energy company invests in USyd start-up
13 April, 2016University of Sydney spin-off company Gelion has secured an $11 million investment in its plan to make commercially viable, nanostructured, gel-based batteries.
The European bioeconomy under the microscope
04 March, 2016Comprehensive data on the European bioeconomy — that is, those parts of the economy that use renewable biological resources from land and sea to produce food, materials and energy — has been released for the first time.
Crystals increase microbes' methane emissions
18 February, 2016Researchers have discovered how to increase the amount of methane gas emitted by naturally occurring microbes living in coal seams and on food waste.
Enhanced energy harvesting with smart materials
02 February, 2016Researchers have found a way to enhance smart materials known as electrostrictive polymers to improve their mechanical energy harvesting performance — that is, the ability for electronic devices to pull ambient energy from their surrounding environment and convert it into electrical energy for stored power.
Wrinkle-free fabric that's environmentally friendly
29 January, 2016Researchers have reported a method for making wrinkle-resistant cotton fabrics that is said to be more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than current techniques.
