Tag: research

The Australian Government has unveiled a $127 million investment to back new research centres to cut emissions in the agriculture sector and eliminate plastic waste. 

An international team of experts has devised an innovative method to repurpose polyethylene waste (PE), transforming it into valuable chemicals through light-driven photocatalysis.

Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) are embarking on an initiative to explore the application of digital twin technology, particularly focusing on composite materials, to redefine aircraft repair for the next generation.

Research has revealed that critically endangered dolphins in the waters of Melbourne and Gippsland are suffering from the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the world. 

Australia is set to bolster the credibility of its agricultural and food product claims through the introduction of an innovative isotopic data platform developed by four prominent research organisations in the country.

Monash University has officially opened a new research hub that will facilitate research and commercialisation of 2D materials like graphene with a vast range of applications including in water treatment and manufacturing of batteries, coatings, paints, and sensors. 

Researchers from the University of Adelaide have received federal grants that will support two projects that will help develop a vaccine to protect poultry against salmonella and identify important plant compounds. 

The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources has launched the National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy, outlining initiatives that will help the nation achieve a more sustainable and globally competitive rail manufacturing sector. 

Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney have revealed a surprising connection between the Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) protein, typically recognised for its antiviral defense function, and the exacerbation of lung conditions, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A recent study by Roy Morgan Research has revealed that 69 per cent of Australians have actively sought locally manufactured products in the past year, with an impressive 73 per cent expressing a willingness to pay more for Australian Made items as the festive season approaches.