We might be living longer than ever before, but the Australian government’s plan to keep older people in the workforce may not be that easy. The predictions are that by…
Former IT & engineering students’ travel app worth $2M just weeks after launch
A group of former Griffith engineering and IT students have struck gold with their new travel app worth $2 million just weeks after it was launched. The idea for Ventoura was…
From bleeding to self-healing concrete
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world due to its high strength and durability, relatively low cost and readily available constituents. However, over time concrete also becomes…
Deadly flash rips: Australian first research
Rip currents are the major natural hazard on Australian beaches accounting for around 90% of the rescues and are responsible for at least 21 drownings on average per year according…
No more science fiction: 3D holographic images
A long distance lane for congestion busting
A dedicated lane for long-distance travel has been presented as a solution to gridlock on Queensland’s busiest road – the M1 between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Dr Xiaobo Qu, from…
Battery energy system promises power benefits
The explosion in rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) in Australia is plain to see across many suburbs. Solar PV systems are now installed on over one million roofs up from a little over…
EVENT: The Climate is changing: are we adapting?
The climate is changing: are we adapting? A panel discussion. With 2014 officially declared the hottest year on record we are once again reminded that climate change is not only something…
Noble journey from refugee to Nobel contender
From a Vietnamese refugee huddled with more than 400 frightened others as a flimsy craft took them across the South China Sea, to a potential Nobel Prize laureate for Chemistry,…
Why people deny the obvious?
“Despite the fact that we live in an ‘information age’, and are finding out more and more about the universe, some people seem determined to reject knowledge. For example, in…