by Matilda Meikle | May 17, 2024 | Environment, Technology
A low-carbon concrete project has been found to recycle double the amount of coal ash when compared to current methods. The initiative, developed at RMIT University, will halve the amount of cement required in production and significantly reduce global emissions if...
by Matilda Meikle | May 10, 2024 | Environment
Reintroducing bilbies to mild climate zones could be successful, according to a new study. Researchers working with bilbies at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have discovered that the marsupials could thrive in temperate Australian climates where they once lived more than...
by Matilda Meikle | May 8, 2024 | Science
A fragmented jawbone found in the Murray River has changed scientists’ understanding of whale evolution. The whale fossil was discovered on the banks of the Murray River in 1921, and remained in the collections of Museums Victoria for more than a century. However, a...
by Matilda Meikle | May 6, 2024 | Charity
Charities in Australia support individuals in many different ways, targeting everything from loneliness to learning. These three amazing organisations foster connection and improve overall wellbeing for people in need. Read on to discover how you can lend a...
by Matilda Meikle | May 6, 2024 | Mining
With Australia committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, innovations that focus on renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly vital. These two renewable energy programs in mining are examples of the path towards a cleaner, brighter future. Opening...