by Matilda Meikle | Jul 3, 2023 | Mining
The 2023 World Mining Congress, held in Brisbane last month, has revealed some of the biggest changes to be expected in the mining industry. This year marks the first time the Congress was held in Australia, acknowledging the country’s role in global mining...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 20, 2023 | Mining
An Australian start-up has discovered a way to produce greener, cheaper lithium. ElectraLith, a startup from Monash University, has created an extraction system that takes lithium from brine in a clean and environmentally conscious way. This means the essential...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Agriculture
Experts have successfully bred disease-resistant grass, and it’s set to result in major opportunities for commercial exports. What started as an accidental opportunity has led to the development of disease-resistant Kikuyu grass. This new seed has major benefits for...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Science
A team of Australian university students has placed second in a highly competitive international competition. The students from UNSW were tasked with designing a prototype used for regolith transport on the moon. Their success has sparked new opportunities for...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 19, 2023 | Science
A breakthrough discovery has linked changes in gut bacteria to the presence of a rare genetic disease. Research conducted at Macquarie University has found that Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) may be connected to changes in bacteria and other microorganisms in the gut....
