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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

New Quantum-Based Technology Could Make Charging of Electric Cars As Rapid As Pumping Gas

Quantum charging is the new technology capable of charging electric cars as rapidly as pumping gas. Quantum charging will minimize electric vehicles’ charging time from 10 hours to 3 minutes.

21 Mar 2022

Biofuel from Microalgae Could Accelerate the Transition Toward Alternative Energy Sources

The Chinese have used microalgae for nutritional and medicinal purposes for thousands of years trusting they can remedy virtually any health issue. The concept that microalgae have surprising healing powers is not as unbelievable as some might contemplate.

21 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

Researchers Show How Urbanization Affects Coral

Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat (commonly called the Gulf of Aqaba) are highly resistant to global warming, rising sea temperatures, and bleaching episodes, which are taking a toll on their counterparts throughout the world.

21 Mar 2022

Research Highlights the Warming Effect of Brown Carbon Aerosols

The wildfire season of 2021 sets new records throughout the world, charring terrain from California to Siberia.

21 Mar 2022

Researchers Propose a Unified Approach to Electrochemical Energy Storage

For decades researchers and technologists have regarded batteries and capacitors as two distinct energy storage devices — batteries, known for storing more energy but releasing it slowly; capacitors, for quickly discharging it in smaller spurts.

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

Robots Could Help the World to Shift More Quickly from Fossil Fuels to Green Renewables

A 'cyber-leaf' designed and assembled using robots could help the world transition more quickly from climate change-inducing fossil fuels to green renewables, according to a new Cambridge study.

21 Mar 2022

Study Finds Soil Erosion and Wildfire Another Nail in Coffin for Triassic Era

Curtin research has revealed that soil erosion and wildfires contributed to a mass extinction event 201 million years ago that ended the Triassic era and paved the way for the rise of dinosaurs in the Jurassic period.

21 Mar 2022

Novel Misting Trial Aims to Prevent Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef

An empty sports field, a giant misting cannon and a drone have been used by QUT scientists to test a natural and novel way to try to protect the Great Barrier Reef’s coral from bleaching.

21 Mar 2022

Ways to Improve Water Purity: Wetland Plant to Remove PFAS, Better Filtration Systems

Ahead of World Water Day, new studies at Flinders University provide valuable insights into removing toxins from polluted waterways and improving filtration at urban wetlands.

21 Mar 2022

Dire Warning for Great Barrier Reef as Un Inspection Begins: Climate Council Briefing

Australia’s reefs and marine ecosystems are at grave risk of mass bleachings and extinction, a marine heatwaves research briefing from the Climate Council has found.

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