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A Whale's Tale: The Story Hidden in Their Mouths

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have uncovered the secrets locked in the jawlines of humpback and southern right whales.

22 Mar 2022

Hydrogen-Electric Minibus - Powered by Luxfer Gas Cylinders - Launches in Slovakia Ahead of Europe-Wide Showcase

The launch of a hydrogen-electric minibus in Slovakia marks an important milestone in delivering zero-emissions solutions for urban transit across Europe – as the most fuel efficient and quickest to refuel vehicle of its kind in the world.

22 Mar 2022

Study Reveals Majority of Ocean Plastics Are Hidden from View

During the last half-century, the everyday life of humans has been drastically changed for the better due to the billions of tons of plastic items manufactured in the “Plastic Age.” However, the plastic waste that has penetrated the environment is presenting new issues for nature.

21 Mar 2022

Promising Electrochemical System Converts Emissions into Useful Products

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a promising electrochemical system to convert emissions from chemical and power plants into useful products while addressing climate change.

21 Mar 2022

CSIRO on a Mission to End Plastic Waste

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will tackle Australia’s plastic pollution challenges, pledging to help Australia reduce its plastic waste by 80 per cent over this decade.

21 Mar 2022

Coffee Grounds and Hydrogen from Waste Green Steel Breakthroughs

The UNSW SMaRT Centre has had published three scientific papers that show that waste coffee grounds and hydrogen from other wastes can be used as part of its patented Green Steel technology.

18 Mar 2022

Novel Technology Creates Plant-Based Protein that Simulates the Texture of Meat

Researchers from Harvard have developed a new technology that can spin plant-based protein fibers to mimic the texture of meats, including pulled pork and steak.

17 Mar 2022

Novel Catalytic Technology Could Help Usher in a More Sustainable and Greener Future

Catalysts are workhorses that help reactions occur. Put to work, they transform starting materials, such as fossil fuels, biomass or even waste, into products and fuels with minimal energy.

17 Mar 2022

New IPCC-Aligned Reforestation Programme Provides Carbon Offset Opportunity for SMEs

An innovative reforestation and rewilding programme will enable UK SMEs to purchase affordable woodland as part of their efforts to offset carbon and tackle climate change.

17 Mar 2022

CSIRO’s New National Lab to Bolster Bushfire Response

In the face of more extreme events, Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has unveiled its new world-class bushfire research facility to better understand how bushfires behave, what conditions make them worse, and the best ways to respond.

17 Mar 2022