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Grassroots food co-op linked to improved diets, less food insecurity – study
A community-run food cooperative is helping residents across New South Wales and the ACT access fresh produce more affordably – and its impact on food security and diet quality is now backed by academic research.
Local manufacturing in focus as Aussies turn away from imports – study
A new report commissioned by Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) has revealed a strong consumer preference for Australian-made products, with 73 per cent of Australians willing to purchase more locally made goods to reduce reliance on imports.
Study explores pathways to boost Australia’s seaweed farming potential
New research by Monash University and the University of the Sunshine Coast indicates that while seaweed farming has the potential to be a sustainable industry, Australia must overcome key challenges to compete in the growing global market.
Automation needed to ease APAC warehouse struggles, study finds
A new study by Zebra Technologies has highlighted growing concerns among warehouse workers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with over 72 per cent citing safety risks on the warehouse floor.
Additive manufacturing market sees 9% YoY growth amid hardware slowdown
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has released its Q3 2024 market data and insights, revealing significant growth in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) sector.
Gold-based drug outperforms platinum in cancer treatment, new study finds
Gold-based chemotherapy drugs may soon be a stronger alternative to platinum-based treatments, according to new research from RMIT University.
Researchers spin nanofibres to address challenges in the Northern Territory
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are pioneering the creation of nanofibres – ultra-thin fibres that measure 10 to 100 times thinner than spider silk – using a cutting-edge fabrication facility at the Casuarina Campus.
New study highlights midcareer workers’ challenges with AI in the workplace
A new report from Generation, a global employment nonprofit, highlights the experiences and challenges faced by midcareer and older workers as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in the workplace.
How AI is revolutionising mine safety with gas explosion forecasting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated the ability to predict gas-related incidents in coal mines within a half-hour window, according to a recent study.
UNSW scientists use magnetic fields to unlock solar cell potential
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionise renewable energy by using magnetic fields to uncover the mechanism of light particle splitting.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
