Five of the best independent boutiques and eateries to head to in Australia’s capital city. Black Fire Tapas and Pintxo…
Could saving a rainforest in India prevent the next pandemic?
A TIGER pads into a reserve village in the Pilibhit region on the Indian Nepalese border searching for food. Villagers panic…
Walking across Australia for a wager
In the early 1930s, a returned soldier walked from Sydney to Perth to win a bet. Published in Australian Geographic…
A smart look at a city’s moving parts
Investigating how autonomous cars could reduce the number of vehicles on the road is just one of the many innovative…
A greener home? There’s an app for that
Being a committed environmentalist does not automatically mean a smaller household footprint. But renovating could help. Published in Swinburne Research…
Green signals good for marketing
Using renewable energy to make a product improves its consumer appeal, according to research from Swinburne University of Technology.…
Getting robots to do our dirty work
Not so long ago robots were science fiction. Today, they are rapidly becoming a part of our daily lives. From…
Sharpening vision in bionic eyes
Bionic eyes are being brought into sharper focus thanks to a PhD student at The University of Melbourne. Kerry Halupka,…
Robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement
A robotic arm is the key to a radical new stroke treatment, helping patients regain upper body movement. Associate Professors…
Using stars to overpower superbugs
A star-shaped polymer is being harnessed by a University of Melbourne team to kill superbugs. Professor Greg Qiao and his…
