New research hub to study sedimentary basin geology
17 June, 2014The University of Sydney's School of Geosciences will lead the Basin GENESIS Hub, which takes a radical new approach to analysing sedimentary basins and harnesses new technology.
$3.2m ARC grant for new iron ore research hub
13 June, 2014The ARC has awarded $3.2 million to the University of Newcastle to establish a new research hub. To be developed in collaboration with industry, the hub will be dedicated to futureproofing Australia's iron ore production and exports.
UTS to open new state-of-the-art engineering and IT building
11 June, 2014UTS will unveil its new Facility of Engineering and IT (FEIT) tomorrow. The building is the largest of three state-of-the-art buildings to be constructed as part of the university's billion-dollar City Campus Master Plan.
Thickener modelling improves efficiency
06 June, 2014 by Jodie Parry, CSIROA 25-year project on thickener modelling that has already delivered huge value for the mineral processing industry has now entered a new phase. Jodie Parry investigates what the world's first three-dimensional thickener model will deliver to industry.
Second Valeo Innovation Challenge to launch
05 June, 2014Valeo is launching the second annual Valeo Innovation Challenge, which will see engineering students from around the world competing to win the €100,000 grand prize.
Flying robots inspired by nature
27 May, 2014Researchers are looking to nature when designing the next generation of flying robots. Research teams have developed solutions to common problems faced by drones by studying the mechanisms adopted by bats, birds, insects and snakes.
New use for liquid crystal
26 May, 2014Researchers have developed an entirely new class of substance that can be used as a lubricant: liquid crystalline fluid. Although it is a liquid, its molecules display directional properties like crystals do.
3D-printing aerial robot prototype developed
14 May, 2014British scientists have developed a prototype 3D-printing micro aerial vehicle (MAV) inspired by swiftlets, tiny birds that build their nests using their own saliva.
Is 'underground coal gasification' the new fracking?
07 May, 2014 by Mohammad RasulRecent news that a gas project in Queensland has been charged with environmental harm has put the spotlight on underground coal gasification, or UCG.
Reducing brown coal emissions with direct injection carbon engine
29 April, 2014A direct injection carbon engine (DICE) developed by CSIRO could reduce emissions from brown-coal-generated electricity by as much as 50% compared to current technology. CSIRO will trial DICE in the Latrobe Valley.
Microalgae could be used to clean up nuclear effluent
22 April, 2014The microalga, Coccomyxa actinabiotis, was discovered in a used fuel cell storage pool at a nuclear facility and is capable of withstanding extreme radiation doses of up to 20 kilograys (kGy).
Harnessing the power of a tornado in a tank
21 April, 2014 by Adam Courtenay, CSIROA simple mixing technology developed using world-class science proves the best option for the mineral processing industry. Adam Courtenay investigates how the technology is saving the industry time and money.
Vibration harvesters get a boost with piezoelectric material
15 April, 2014Self-powered sensors and devices could soon be a reality, after researchers discovered a way to boost the energy output of lightweight polymer vibration harvesters.
Researchers develop an autonomous gas leak detection robot
31 March, 2014Detection of gas leaks in industrial facilities can not only be dangerous and time-consuming, but it is also susceptible to human error and interpretation. RoboGasInspector was conceived in order to provide a safer, more efficient and more reliable detection solution.
System delivers predictive maintenance without interrupting operations
31 March, 2014A new system developed in Germany has the ability to monitor the condition of lubricating oils, hydraulic oils and other fluids in industrial installations without interrupting ongoing operations.
