Magnetic invention removes microplastics and some PFAS from wastewater
27 July, 2026Researchers at RMIT say they have developed a magnetic material that rapidly removes micro and nano plastics and some PFAS from water.
Solar breakthrough replaces indium with tin
20 July, 2026A Monash University research team researchers has built the first commercially-sized solar cell that doesn't rely on the scarce and expensive metal indium.
Monash University launches critical minerals initiative
17 July, 2026Demand for critical minerals is surging, and geopolitical competition is intensifying, yet Australia's processing capacity is falling behind.
AMCRC announces project to evaluate local titanium powder
08 July, 2026A new project will evaluate the performance of locally produced titanium feedstock for advanced manufacturing.
Dual-bubble method removes more microplastics from wastewater
06 July, 2026Researchers at RMIT University found more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles.
Researchers investigate swarm robots for mining
29 June, 2026Researchers at Adelaide University say that swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining.
Deakin University launches metal resources research centre
25 June, 2026Deakin has launched circAlloy to strengthen Australia's circular economy and advanced manufacturing future.
Curtin University project to research sustainable gallium processing
16 June, 2026Cutting-edge technology and devices across the world may soon use Western Australian gallium.
A high-speed, real-time optical data connection for industrial applications
04 June, 2026Fraunhofer IPMS has introduced a new industrial communication technology called Li-Fi Grathus, which transmits data via light instead of cable or radio waves.
Researchers turn captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals
28 May, 2026University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to produce industrial chemicals with only carbon dioxide, water and electricity.
CSIRO launches AI infrastructure to help robots learn in real time
19 May, 2026By processing data onsite rather than in the cloud, the Vetra AI infrastructure enables faster, safer learning for robotics and other AI-powered technologies.
Supply chain dependencies pose risks to renewable energy goals: study
01 May, 2026A university study has found that the biggest risk to Australia's renewable energy ambitions is not generation, but the supply chain behind it.
Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon launch joint physical AI research
30 April, 2026Physical AI is expected to contribute to addressing key societal challenges by enabling AI systems to operate in the real world and interact with people and the environment.
Building grid resilience with quantum timing
30 April, 2026Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are leading the first Australian study on quantum timing to strengthen the future of power grids.
NSW Government opens RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility
24 April, 2026The new $96 million facility within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct is said to be a major step forward for the future of health care in NSW.
