Archived News for Research Sector Professionals
School sees hydro needs
Australia appears to lack the hydrogen skills and training capabilities it needs to achieve its newly-legislated carbon reduction targets.
Storage needs detailed
Adequate storage is the next big hurdle in Australia's renewable energy transition.
High-tech inks coming
Researchers have created specialised inks that can be used to passively control temperature in everyday environments.
Safeguard deal reached
Labor and the Greens have cut a deal to get a key piece of climate policy through the parliament.
Tasty prints tested
3D printers could be the bakers of the future, according to international experts.
FFI claims breakthrough
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has achieved a “breakthrough” by successfully processing ‘green’ iron ore.
Beliefs drive relief
A new study suggests shame, guilt or incentives are not enough to sustain humanitarian action.
Climate icon passes
The scientific community is mourning the death of a glaciologist who improved our understanding of the Earth.
Comet movements computed
Scientists have offered a “non-alien explanation” for the interstellar visitor known as ‘Oumuamua.
Tech tools to reduce harm
New software could reduce the potential harm of identifying child sexual abuse material.
Bottled love could douse goals
Over a million bottles of water are sold around the world every minute, and according to the UN.
Coastal stress studied
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Dead panel plan detailed
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
Giant MRI set on long COVID
The world’s strongest MRI has been used to investigate COVID impacts on the brain.
Green tech effects checked
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
Plastic tally shows growth
Experts say there are now 170 trillion bits of plastic floating on the world’s oceans.
Satellites show water shifts
Satellite observations show worldwide water extremes increasing since 2002.