Succulents are more than just darlings of the hipster world – they’re the new muse of CSIRO engineers working to improve the efficiency of fuel cells.…
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Can CRISPR turn back the clock on ageing?
Life expectancy only seems to go upwards, but how far can it go? Meet some of the bioengineers wielding CRISPR technology to stop ageing in its tracks…
Your online orders might soon arrive via drone delivery
Australia Post has announced it will trail drone delivery for small parcels – so keep your eyes to the sky.…
Old labels go high-tech to improve customer communication
Researchers have developed technology that allows people to interact with labels on a product’s packaging. Could this lead to better customer co…
Is this chip the high-speed internet breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Australian researchers are one step closer to creating next-gen optical technologies – essential components for a high-speed internet.…
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down to the size of a sugar cube.…
Unpacking the Internet of Things: Is it really the technology of the future?
As far as buzzwords go, the Internet of Things is in a league of its own. It has been described as the defining technological trend of the next decade…
Human-like robots walked up some stairs – here’s why that’s a big deal
Robotics is tricky, and human-like robots especially so, admits one of the field’s leaders. But each small step is one giant leap for robotkind.…
Can video games improve motivation during patient rehab?
An Australian academic is working on using video games to help improve participation and completion rates in patient rehab.…
Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conven…