by Matilda Meikle | Feb 26, 2024 | Science
A 3D printed titanium structure with incredible strength may change how we make things from medical implants to aircraft. RMIT University researchers have used titanium alloy to create a new metamaterial – a term referring to an artificial material with...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 23, 2024 | Science
What exactly are lab-grown diamonds and how do they compare with the real thing? Professors Tracey Rushmer and Rich Mildren explain. A diamond is a solid rock of carbon and the hardest known naturally occurring substance. Because diamonds also have some extraordinary...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 19, 2024 | Science
Palaeoconservation could be the key to rescuing endangered animals When a species is listed as endangered, experts employ typical practices such as habitat protection, climate control and feeding. In other words, they provide the animal with more of what it already...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 16, 2024 | Agriculture
Australia’s plant-based meat industry is bigger than ever, but it’s only just the beginning. Recent studies have revealed the increasing popularity of plant-based meat in Australia, as consumers turn towards healthy and environmentally-conscious meat alternatives to...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 13, 2024 | Technology
A survey of the media landscape in 2023 has revealed the motivation and challenges faced by journalists in Australia, sparking an interesting conversation around the role of media in a modern world. Medianet’s 2023 Australian Media Landscape Survey was undertaken to...
