Rail noise pollution can now be accurately monitored and analysed for a fraction of the cost as a result of new research by Rail CRC, resulting in Australia leading the world in noise monitoring. 

Oysters treated with high pressure water look and taste better, according to consumers who participated in a NSW Department of Primary Industries research project.

An icon of Australian design, the Victa lawnmower, now has a more environmentally-friendly engine thanks to research undertaken by the UTS Faculty of Engineering.

UNSW’s solar car, Jaycar Sunswift III, has broken the world record for the fastest solar-powered road trip from Perth to Sydney.

Female scientists produce better quality science according to a recent international study led by the University of Melbourne.

Genetics researchers at the University of Otago, in collaboration with Myriad Genetics at Salt Lake City in Utah, have developed a new technique that makes large-scale gene screening much cheaper.

Observation of fish behaviour in murky water is now possible, thanks to the dual frequency identification sonar camera, known as a DIDSON.

Remote drafting of sheep, where they are divided into groups without the need to be taken to yards or to involve human labour, is now a reality.

Australia needs a soundly based, enduring national energy policy which cannot be developed without evaluation of nuclear energy sources.

Research at The University of Queensland could revolutionise the treatment of pain relief – thanks to a humble sea snail.

CSIRO researchers demonstrate the fastest and most efficient wireless link ever achieved with over six gigabits per second over a point to point wireless connection .

Wellington scientists have been instrumental in changing the world-wide standard practice for the precise calibration of thermometers.

By mapping the family tree of the fungus that causes ‘Crown Rot’ in wheat, CSIRO Plant Industry has taken a major step towards controlling the devastating disease.

An innovative robotic submarine is set to transform environmental monitoring by dramatically reducing the cost of data collection.

Queensland University of Technology industrial design student Emma Patterson has designed a toy to teach children that there are rewards in waiting to get what you want.