New fluorescent dyes could sharpen the focus of biological imaging
Fluorescent molecules have been used in biological imaging for over a century. Recent studies have shed light on the technology’s...
Space startup wants to see Australia’s first commercial rockets launched by 2020
Investor backing and a change to space law enabling domestic launches has put Queensland-based Gilmour Space Technologies on track for...
New app could improve pedestrian safety and city planning all in one
Texting or listening to music can be hazardous distractions for people crossing busy roads, but UK researchers are developing an...
Electric vehicle tech company named Queensland Exporter of the Year
Brisbane-based Tritium, maker of electric vehicle chargers, has a primarily overseas clientele. But what does their win mean for the...
New water treatment method traps BPA particles like a Venus flytrap
Engineers have pioneered an innovative water treatment method that captures and breaks down BPA, commonly found in plastic containers.
Lizard tails could help robots get moving in rough terrain
An international research team has studied the motion of bipedal lizards, with a view to helping robots get a foothold...
Top Australian universities slide in world rankings and student satisfaction
Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities have remained in the top 200 in the 2019 Times Higher Education World...
Colour-changing sensors can offer on-the-spot disease diagnosis
Biomedical engineers in Australia and overseas are developing test kits that can confirm the presence of diseases ranging from the...
Renewable energy is booming, but now focus shifts to better workforce balance
The global renewable energy sector could quadruple in size by 2050 – providing 40 million jobs. But to tap into...
Wearable tech expands into nano-sized speakers and microphones
Wearable tech is on the rise, with applications in fields such as medicine and sport. A South Korean research team...
