Tag: research
Gold-based drug outperforms platinum in cancer treatment, new study finds
Gold-based chemotherapy drugs may soon be a stronger alternative to platinum-based treatments, according to new research from RMIT University.
University of Sydney researchers develop ‘Velcro DNA’ for nanorobotic innovations
A team of researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute has unveiled groundbreaking advancements in molecular robotics, utilising DNA origami to create programmable nanostructures.
Australian researchers secure top honour in high-performance computing
An Australian research team, alongside their American collaborators, has clinched the 2024 Gordon Bell Prize, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of high-performance computing (HPC).
SmartCrete CRC invests $14M in sustainable concrete Innovations
The SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has announced $3.2 million in funding for six industry-led research projects aimed at advancing sustainable concrete practices in Australia.
ARC funds 36 innovative research projects with $38M in new grants
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced a substantial investment of over $38 million for 36 new research projects under the 2025 ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment, and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.
UNSW-led team advances quantum tech with hole-spin qubit research
A UNSW Sydney-led team, in collaboration with Australian start-up Diraq, has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating the use of hole-spin qubits with industry-standard silicon manufacturing techniques.
RMIT develops static electricity-powered innovation to reduce air conditioner energy consumption
RMIT University has unveiled an innovation that harnesses static electricity from motion and wind to reduce energy consumption in air conditioning systems and other potential applications.
123 new members inducted into ARC College of Experts for 2025
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced the induction of 123 new members to its College of Experts for 2025, bringing the total membership to 376.
Boost for Tasmania’s defence sector with new naval research facility
In a boost for Tasmania's defence sector, Navantia Australia is set to establish a Naval Research Centre at the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Newnham.
MIT team paves way for 3D-printed electronics without semiconductors
A research team at MIT has made strides in developing fully 3D-printed, semiconductor-free electronics, a breakthrough that could revolutionise electronics manufacturing worldwide.