Department of Energy funds milestone North Carolina-led initiative to advance solar energy research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $100 million in funding to new artificial photosynthesis research projects...
Lithium extraction breakthrough a huge step towards a greener future
Monash University spinout company ElectraLith has proven its Direct Lithium Extraction and Refining (DLE-R) technology can produce battery grade lithium hydroxide using no water, no chemicals and minimal energy.
Tackling COVID-19: Dr Ben Underwood
Ben Underwood’s expertise in delivering clinical trials became highly prized last year, as he worked on a vaccine trial the whole world was watching.
Research finds increased trust in government and science amid pandemic
New Curtin University research has found a dramatic increase in people’s trust in government in Australia and New Zealand as a result of the COVID pandemic.
From UWA to global impact: alumnus Glen Travers revolutionises diabetes care
Innovation is the lifeblood of progress, transforming bold ideas into solutions that shape our world. At The University of Western Australia, we foster a spirit of inquiry and ambition...
Will space stations have enough ‘lifeboats’ for tourists?
The Starliner astronauts have been on the International Space Station for two months, and uncertainty remains as to whether it’s safe for them to return on their Boeing spacecraft.
Curtin researcher the first Australian to receive Houtermans Award
Leading Curtin computational chemist Dr Raffaella Demichelis has been named the 2022 recipient of the prestigious F. G. Houtermans Award for her outstanding research contributions.
15 current and former heads of state call for clean energy in fragile states
David Cameron, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Donald Kaberuka – co-chairs of the Council on State Fragility – spearhead Call to Action with the g7+ Group of conflict-affected states.
Health Research Council funding for gonorrhoea, and self-harm research
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) is funding two University of Waikato research projects to deal with stigmatised disease and disorders that predominantly impact young people...
Seven tips for a better night’s sleep
While you may be looking forward to catching some extra sleep when we change our clocks on Nov. 1, the amount of rest that you get will depend in part on your current sleep habits.
