Two Nobel laureates launched what has been dubbed “Australia’s most advanced electron microscope” at the University of Sydney’s Nanoscience Hub this week. The 4.5 m tall Thermo Fisher Themis-Z transmi…
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Coffee grounds find a second life as biodegradable plastics
Australia’s coffee habit produces a lot of grounds and a lot of cups that go to landfill. An engineering student wants to close the loop and recycle coffee grounds into biodegradable plastics.…
Innovative sensor technology will help aged care workers improve health and safety
A non-invasive sensor gives real-time updates on patient health, alerting medical staff about areas of concern even before patients themselves are aware.…
New tech could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect almost 50 million people worldwide, with a case every three seconds. A new method could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for p…
Virtual reality lets researchers get a cell’s-eye view of the world
UNSW researchers are working with virtual reality technology that allows scientists to ‘walk’ around 3D versions of cells and collaborate with each other.…
This tiny robot could have big impacts on the future of nanotechnology
A robot mere molecules long is helping engineers create new nanotechnology one bit at a time.…
New biomaterial could lead to more eco-friendly structures
Researchers have found a way to transfer the incredible strength of the tiny fibres that make up plants and wood to a lightweight, biodegradable material that could eventually replace plastic and stee…
Wirelessly powered implants could fight illnesses in the body one day
Pacemakers and other implantable medical devices need on-board batteries, which limits their miniaturisation and lifespan. Devices powered and controlled by ultrasound or radio frequency waves could b…
Chemical engineer Rose Amal honoured for her work on renewable energy tech
Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession’s top minds was just awarded for her work in finding ways to produce all three.…
Graphene delivers another breakthrough that could lead to super tiny devices
Graphene, the two-dimensional super material, has pulled another rabbit out of its hat.…