11 results for "australian research"
🌍 Planet WinsScientists Recover 95% of Battery Metals With Green Method
Australian researchers developed a breakthrough recycling process that safely recovers over 95% of critical metals from old batteries using mild, sustainable solvents. The innovation could transform how we handle 500,000 metric tons of battery waste already piling up globally.
🌍 Planet WinsSatellites Detect Invasive Weeds with 89% Accuracy
Australian researchers are using satellite imagery and AI to spot destructive invasive weeds with nearly 90% accuracy, offering a game-changing tool to protect farms and native ecosystems. The breakthrough could slash the massive costs of fighting plants that drain $4 billion annually from Australia's economy.
🚀 InnovationSolar Scientists Break 10% Barrier After 4-Year Standstill
Australian engineers just cracked a solar energy puzzle that stumped researchers for four years, pushing a promising new material past the critical 10% efficiency mark. The breakthrough could help power the next generation of super-thin, ultra-efficient solar panels.
🚀 InnovationAustralian Team Breaks Solar Cell Record After 4-Year Plateau
Engineers at the University of New South Wales just pushed a promising solar technology past a barrier that stumped researchers since 2020. Their breakthrough could help create the next generation of solar panels that capture even more sunlight.
💡 SolutionsOne-on-One Chats Cut Flood Risk Better Than Warnings
Australian researchers found that personal conversations about flood safety led to real action, while traditional warnings often failed. Households made practical changes after being listened to, not lectured.
🎬 VideosScientists Create Motor Powered by Swirling Liquid Metal
Australian researchers built a tiny motor that spins using liquid metal flows instead of rigid parts, reaching 320 revolutions per minute. The breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and medical devices that need to bend, stretch, and move through tight spaces.
🌍 Planet WinsScientists Build 'Cosmic Clock' to Read Earth's History
Australian researchers discovered how to read millions of years of Earth's history trapped inside tiny crystals, revealing how landscapes respond to climate change. The breakthrough could help predict future environmental shifts and locate valuable mineral deposits.
🧘 Health & WellnessGaming Under 10 Hours a Week? Your Health Is Fine
Australian researchers found good news for gamers: playing up to 10 hours weekly shows no health downsides. Only those gaming beyond that threshold showed changes in diet, sleep, and weight.
🚀 InnovationScientists Recover 20g of Silver From Each Old Solar Panel
Australian researchers have cracked the code on recycling silver from retired solar panels without using harmful chemicals. Their simple shake-and-sort method could recover tons of precious metal from aging solar installations worldwide.
🧘 Health & WellnessNew Clues Why Antidepressants Fail for 1 in 5 Patients
Australian researchers have discovered why common antidepressants fail for millions of people, identifying a distinct type of depression that requires different treatment. The breakthrough could end years of ineffective medication trials for 21% of depression patients.
🧘 Health & WellnessBalanced Social Media Use Benefits Teen Mental Health
Australian researchers tracked 100,000 students and found that moderate social media use supports better wellbeing than no use at all or heavy use. The findings challenge blanket bans and suggest age and gender matter more than screen time alone.