A team of scientists from Edith Cowan University has developed what they say is the world’s first commercially viable clear solar glass.
Referred to as energy-harvesting clear glass, the technology has
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Technology training opens doors to a better life
A program to teach young people about microchip applications and computer programming is helping underprivileged children in India find a pathway to a better life.
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Australia’s outgoing Chief Scientist says we’re good but we can be better
Today marks Professor Ian Chubb’s final day as Australia’s Chief Scientist. It’s a position he’s held for almost five years, during some of Australia’s most turbulent political times.
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You can’t do it all on your own, industry audience hears
Australia’s patchy performance in linking public research with private enterprise is an old story that has been receiving plenty of attention lately, including at last week’s third Factories of the Future event.
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Turnbull has an opportunity to make Australia a science nation
Australia’s new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, talked a lot in Monday night’s press conference about the future of Australia.
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Bringing researchers and industry closer together – from the experts
There's a broad discussion happening in Australia about how to strengthen relationships between private industry and universities in order to foster innovation.
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The future of manufacturing in Australia is smart, agile and green
In a rapidly changing world, attempts to preserve the past will doom the future.
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Fraunhofer lasers centre partners with new manufacturing CRC
The Aachen, Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology will partner in the new Innovative Manufacturing CRC. It is the only German research organisation to do so.
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“Innovation can’t be driven without the right skills”: an interview with BASF’s Ross Pilling
The role of STEM skills in economic prosperity has been a hot topic lately. Brent Balinski spoke to BASF’s Australia and New Zealand boss Ross Pilling about the importance of science and of asking the right questions.
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Better not bigger research investment needed, Chubb says
Australia’s chief scientist, Ian Chubb, has said that research funding levels should be examined and investment refocussed following cuts.
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