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Scientists at the University of New South Wales created a device that captures wasted sunlight and converts it into usable energy. This breakthrough could make solar panels work harder and waste less.
What started as a one-man engineering shop on Sydney's Northern Beaches in 1966 just celebrated 60 years as a global automation leader. Dematic now powers the supply chains behind your groceries, medical supplies, and online orders across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian scientists just invented a way to spray living plants with protective sunscreen using nothing but sound waves and mist. The gentle technique could revolutionize how we protect everything from crops to computer chips.
University of Queensland researchers just cracked the code on indoor solar panels that ditch toxic lead while beating commercial silicon efficiency. The breakthrough could power everything from smartwatches to grocery store price tags without batteries.
An Australian designer has developed a biodegradable alternative to the billions of plastic soy sauce fish thrown away each year. The Holy Carp! container is made from sugar cane waste and designed to bring the same joy without the environmental harm.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have solved a major problem holding back hydrogen fuel cells, opening new possibilities for clean heavy transport and aviation. Their simple design change delivers dramatically more power while cutting costs.
Melbourne startup Voltavate just scored $3.55 million to help battery makers produce a critical component in-house. The breakthrough could reshape how the world builds batteries for clean energy.
Australian engineers just cracked a problem that's stumped builders for decades: how to 3D print concrete structures directly underwater without chemicals or complex staging. This breakthrough could transform how we build and repair ports, bridges, and coastal defenses around the world.
Australia is turning farm waste and canola into sustainable aviation fuel to cut rising flight costs and reduce imports. The country could produce 90% of its jet fuel needs within 25 years.
A husband and wife team turned catastrophic first attempts into a thriving ski-making business using native Australian timber. Their handmade creations now glide down snowy mountains, proving patience and local materials can outperform mass production.
Australian researchers just tested the world's first portable atomic clock at sea, protecting the GPS technology that powers $2 billion in daily global economic activity. The breakthrough could safeguard everything from pizza deliveries to critical infrastructure.
University of Adelaide researchers successfully tested a portable atomic clock at sea for the first time, proving lab-level precision can work in real-world conditions. The breakthrough could revolutionize navigation and communications when GPS fails.
Adelaide company DryFlow Magnetics just secured funding to scale up technology that processes iron ore without using any water. The breakthrough could unlock billions in stranded mining resources while helping the steel industry go green.
A small Australian web hosting company just solved one of tech's biggest problems: making AI affordable. Their breakthrough could reshape how the world runs artificial intelligence.
An Australian tech company just launched a drone app that works even when GPS signals fail, solving a major problem for rescue operations and defense missions. The breakthrough technology is already attracting international attention from India's defense industry.
An Australian company just turned on a breakthrough solar system in Brazil that generates power day and night. The technology could help fuel the next generation of AI factories with clean energy.
Australian researchers just built a battery that could charge your phone instantly and fill up an electric car faster than pumping gas. The CSIRO team created the world's first working quantum battery prototype.
A breakthrough technology could save Australia's struggling copper industry while slashing energy use by 50%. The furnace-free process uses saltwater and electricity instead of extreme heat.
Australian researchers have turned slimy green algae into a revolutionary cooling system that drops room temperatures by 3 degrees without air conditioning. The breakthrough could slash energy bills across hot climates while cleaning the air. #
A shoebox-sized Australian satellite just wrapped up over two years in space, traveling the distance to Jupiter while capturing hundreds of images and detecting stellar explosions. The mission exceeded expectations and proved Australia can design, launch, and operate cutting-edge space technology.
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