Neometals to launch lithium processing plant in WA
07 June, 2018Neometals, a WA-based technology minerals project developer, has moved ahead with plans to build a lithium hydroxide refinery in West Kalgoorlie.
ANU sensors make wearable medical diagnostic devices possible
07 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian National UniversityThe tiny sensors open the door to developing a wearable device that can help diagnose people's health in real time.
Information about toxic chemicals reduces industrial use
29 May, 2018Access to information about the potential environmental impact of industrial activities may be sufficient to persuade companies to abandon toxic chemicals.
NERA launches environmental reference case website
28 May, 2018The online portal aims to improve the environmental approvals process by reducing regulatory burden and increasing the flow of information.
Companies urged to look at climate change financial risks
23 May, 2018Australian businesses are being encouraged to view climate change through a corporations and securities law lens, or risk being left behind their global peers.
New $7.3m rail training centre to address industry challenges
23 May, 2018ITTC Rail aims to train the next generation of rail engineers with the necessary skills to maintain and upgrade Australia's rail network.
Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints CEO
17 May, 2018The Australian Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC) has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Rachael Falk.
Deakin partners with Vestas to advance composites science
17 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityDeakin University will partner with wind energy solution provider Vestas to improve the compressive strength of carbon fibre composite materials for wind turbines.
CSIRO launches immersive AR lab
15 May, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeData61 has opened an Immersive Environments Lab, a facility purpose-built for applied research into novel augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D web technologies.
Budget 2018–19: energy resources sector supported
14 May, 2018NERA welcomes the Australian Government's Budget commitment to continue support for the energy resources sector.
METS $6m funding round opens
10 May, 2018METS Ignited has opened up a new matched funding round for compoanies in the METS sector.
Australian space agency has potential to grow economy and research
10 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityIt is predicted that the space industry could be worth more than $3.5 trillion within three decades.
Researchers develop water-based battery
10 May, 2018Stanford University has reported that its scientists have developed a water-based manganese-hydrogen battery that could meet future grid energy storage requirements.
Politicians' short memories? Frydenberg announces fuel security review
08 May, 2018 by Glenn Johnson, EditorOn 7 May, Josh Frydenberg announced a liquid fuel security review. Is this a groundhog day moment?
Researchers print electronics directly on the skin
07 May, 2018The University of Minnesota has developed a method of 3D printing onto human skin for medical applications and advanced biological sensors.
