Engineering PhD candidate Songpol Boonsawat is hoping to revolutionise the way plastic is recycled by converting it into fuel that is cleaner and more energy efficient than petrol or diesel….
What we have in common with corals and their unexplored microbial world
Ever had a gut feeling that you have something in common with a coral reef? Well, you do. Both humans and corals rely on microorganisms to function normally. Across all…
Tasmanian devils evolving rapidly to fight cancer
For the past 20 years, an infectious cancer has been killing wild Tasmanian devils, creating a massive challenge for conservationists. But new research, published today in Nature Communications, suggests that…
Want to be a space tour guide? Apply here… in 2025
With Earth orbit travel likely to be an affordable luxury by the mid-2020s, it’s predicted a new travel industry will emerge. Tours will show people the glory of a sunrise…
Racing climate change to cure diseases
One of the first steps on the road to cure a disease such as Parkinson’s, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia or infectious diseases is finding active compounds that interact with the…
Can buying up fishing licences save Australia’s sharks?
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently raised over A$200,000 to buy shark fishing licences in Queensland’s waters. They estimate the licences, for operating nets in and around the Great Barrier…
How we escaped from the Big Bang
A Griffith University physicist is challenging the conventional view of space and time to show how the world advances through time. Associate Professor Dr Joan Vaccaro, of Griffith’s Centre for…
EVENT: Making the most of the innovation agenda: Science, technology & innovation policy for economic growth
From the sheep’s back to the resources boom Australia’s economic drivers are constantly changing. We are now in the information age where data has moved from a backroom process of…
Can big data studies know your thoughts and predict who will win an election?
Who will win the battle for the White House to become the next President of the United States is a topic of hot debate. Much of that debate is taking…
Taking the cow piss out of our waterways
If carbon is added to paddocks where cows urinate it can reduce the runoff of nitrogen into waterways meaning more nutrients for pasture growth and cleaner creeks and rivers. This…