3D printer that creates lifelike tumours for research takes out top design award
A world-first 3D bioprinter with the ability to replicate the structure of cancer cells has been awarded the 2019 Good ...
Tag: nanotechnology
Made to measure: Why it’s an exciting time to be in the world of metrology
This month, metrologists will mark World Metrology Day by redefining the metric system. Here's why that matters so much.
Could cars and air conditioners harvest fuel from thin air?
Researchers and startups are working out how petrol-fuelled vehicles and air conditioners can suck carbon dioxide out of the air ...
Fibres spun from graphene are hacking into the body’s electrical signals to help organs heal
The emerging field of electroceuticals could soon offer a more targeted, drug-free treatment for chronic illnesses.
New blood test could help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome
A new study looks at the potential for a single blood test to detect chronic fatigue syndrome by measuring how ...
New sensor could make hydrogen-powered cars safer
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a promising low-emissions technology, but detecting gas leaks can be challenging. A new sensor could ...
New research looks to crack the code of hydrogen embrittlement
Two University of Sydney professors are studying atomic structures to find the cause of hydrogen embrittlement in steels.
New quantum dot research paves the way for cheaper, super-efficient semiconductors
A recent study has uncovered promising results that show low-cost quantum dot semiconductors can compete with more expensive technologies.
This research is helping engineering tools keep their cutting edge for longer
Materials researchers are working on a model that could save engineering companies time and money by increasing the cutting life ...
Nanotechnology is helping those with lung disease breathe easier
Tiny biological messengers are being used by an Australian team that is devising new treatments for lung diseases.
