US start-up demonstrates working AR contact lenses
04 February, 2020Augmented reality in a contact lens has gone from science fiction to reality.
Producing food responsibly and sustainably with AI
28 January, 2020Norway Royal Salmon produces more healthy salmon at lower costs, in a cleaner way, using artificial intelligence and machine vision.
Curtin green hydrogen research supported with ARC funding
27 January, 2020A Curtin University research program has been awarded more than $580,000 by the federal government.
Stronger 3D-printed alloys with ultrasound: research
20 January, 2020RMIT researchers have used sound vibrations to make metal alloys stronger during 3D printing.
Towards net-zero carbon emissions in cement production
13 January, 2020Carbon capture technology has been successfully implemented in a pilot cement plant in Belgium.
World first test of blast furnace using hydrogen fuel
09 December, 2019German steelmaker thyssenkrupp begins live testing of blast furnace powered by hydrogen instead of coal.
Chemical engineer wins award for metal made of holes
02 December, 2019Metal–organic frameworks, known as magic crystals, can be used to clean air and water and in other industrial processes.
90% of Australian companies intend to invest in AI: study
25 November, 2019Increasing employee productivity is a key focus for AI investments, but success requires disruption to current business strategy to reap rewards.
Artificial intelligence to run chemical plants of the future
19 November, 2019Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are working on automating biomanufacturing using AI.
Tackling sustainability in the space sector
18 November, 2019NZ professor wins award for plan for cleaning up space junk.
Digital agriculture research station to help futureproof farms
11 November, 2019Drones, remote monitoring and advanced data analytics will provide scientists with apparently unprecedented accuracy in studying crops and farming systems.
Two-legged robot mimics human balance while running and jumping
08 November, 2019MIT is researching a new control system that may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
Biomaterials herald new chapter in Australian auto manufacturing
01 November, 2019Research into sustainable composite materials is contributing to the development of Australian-made electric vehicles.
In-situ groundwater monitoring system developed by CSIRO
29 October, 2019A groundwater sensor system developed by CSIRO will make environmental monitoring faster, more reliable and less labour-intensive for the resources industry.
Pilot plant to produce high-purity alumina for batteries and LEDs
25 October, 2019Australian researchers, along with mining company Lava Blue and the IMCRC, will set up a pilot plant to transform kaolin clay into high-purity alumina.
