Scientists invent cheaper and greener wastewater treatment
05 April, 2018Researchers have designed a new wastewater treatment system that requires less than half the electricity to operate.
Intelligent rotor blade optimises wind energy utilisation
28 March, 2018Researchers in Germany have developed a wind turbine rotor blade that is able to make more efficient use of large fluctuations in wind strength.
Saildrones to monitor Australian waters
23 March, 2018A fleet of wind- and solar-powered autonomous vehicles has been unveiled in Hobart before setting off on a mission to capture valuable ocean data.
I4.0: How do we create smart factories?
14 March, 2018 by Jason MairThe answer to the question of how we transition to Industry 4.0 is not that simple; it is, rather, a journey typically commencing with a digital strategy.
Calix enters the race for grid-scale storage batteries
06 March, 2018Australian company Calix will adapt its patented Calix Flash Calciner (CFC) technology for thermochemical energy storage in a three-year project in Europe.
Researchers discover more efficient and sustainable way to filter salt and metal ions from water
10 February, 2018Metal-organic frameworks are a next-generation material that have the largest internal surface area of any known substance, and can be used to capture, store and release chemical compounds — in this case, the salt and ions in sea water.
Boeing and CSIRO expand their partnership for Australia's growing space industry
29 January, 2018As Australia prepares to create a space agency, Boeing and the CSIRO will perform new joint research and development in space technologies.
Broadspectrum joins University of Newcastle in world-first clean-air project for coalmines
27 November, 2017World-first initiative seeks to decrease methane emissions from underground coalmining operations by up to 90% and reduce Australia's annual greenhouse output by up to 3%.
Sophisticated metal 3D printing machine from GE unveiled at UNSW
27 November, 2017UNSW is the only Australian institution and the only university outside of the United States selected by GE to receive the $350,000 machine.
Bright future for Australian energy storage despite public uncertainty
20 November, 2017A report released by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) says that Australia has the potential to lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems if public uncertainty can be overcome.
Pump that can move molten metal offers new energy conversion and storage technologies
15 November, 2017Research conducted at Georgia Tech has demonstrated the possibility of pumping molten metal at over 1400°C using ceramic pump components, opening up new possibilities in high-temperature heat transfer and storage — a critical factor in efficient energy conversion.
Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry
10 November, 2017Australia is now one of only a handful of countries in the world that can produce its own carbon fibre, thanks to research by CSIRO in conjunction with Deakin University.
Researchers deploy autonomous drone to improve operations for mining industry
07 November, 2017Revolutionary drone payload from CSIRO Data61 dramatically improves the value of drone-based asset inspection and mapping.
Lockheed Martin to partner with two Australian universities on space technologies
06 October, 2017Lockheed Martin has announced it is partnering with the University of Sydney and RMIT University on research projects to develop advanced technologies that will have significant implications for both defence and commercial space-based applications.
CSIRO releases roadmap for oil and gas evolution
05 October, 2017CSIRO has released a roadmap addressing the long-term needs of the Australian oil and gas industry, identifying how research and innovation can support this evolving sector.
