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Research cluster launched to seek sustainable hydrogen economy (18-Oct-2006)
A $10.6 million research cluster aimed at leading Australia nearer to a sustainable hydrogen economy will be launched at CSIRO's energy centre in Newcastle.
Look out (30-Aug-2006)
It’s tempting to think of packaging as a reactive industry, buffeted from one new trend to another, but in certain circumstances we have to take the lead, writes Packaging magazine editor Matthew Levinson.
UniSA’s energy analysis for new buildings (7-Aug-2006)
THE School of Natural and Built Environments at the University of South Australia is gearing up to introduce AccuRate and Energy Express into its Construction Management and Economics degree program. This year federal regulations governing energy efficiency of new houses were upgraded and new assessment methods have been adopted.
CSIRO joins ANSTO in molecular study of food (7-Jul-2006)
Australian scientists may soon be designing new foods with improved taste, texture and health-improving qualities, according to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.
Australian plant produces plastic (26-Jun-2006)
An Australian natural plastic alternative is set to make a global environmental contribution following the recent opening of its Victorian-based plant.
Innovative analogue electronics projects to be recognised (22-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Analogue Design or Application category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Cutting out the middle fish (22-Jun-2006)
Microalgae strains could provide a renewable source of omega-3 oils.
Innovative programmable logic projects to be recognised (21-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Application of Programmable Logic category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Innovative RF-based projects to be recognised (20-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Application of RF Design category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Innovative electronics test projects to be recognised (19-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Application of Test or Data Acquisition Equipment category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Melbourne conference to highlight emerging technology areas (19-Jun-2006)
The who’s who of Australian and global technology innovation will highlight some of emerging areas of technology at the 2006 Technology Futures Conference in July.
Diffusion of technology to be explored at Melbourne conference (19-Jun-2006)
The who’s who of Australian and global technology innovation will explore the diffusion of new technology at the 2006 Technology Futures Conference in July.
Innovative microcontroller-based projects to be recognised (19-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Application of a Microcontroller category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Time for Australian electronics students to shine (14-Jun-2006)
The finalists for the Best Student Project category of the 2006 EDN Innovation Awards have been selected.
Technology Futures Conference program “most exciting yet” (15-May-2006)
The program for July’s Technology Futures Conference (TFC) has now been confirmed and promises to be even better than previous events.
Government pushes Omega 3 oils (9-May-2006)
The health benefits associated with consuming Omega-3 oils have been highlighted in a new Federal Government Department of Health guide to the nutritional values of food.
Regolith-landform map and atlas of NT (5-May-2006)
A new map and atlas showing the different types of regolith found in the Northern Territory is now available to mineral explorers.
New era for CSIRO metals research (28-Apr-2006)
CSIRO will consolidate the majority of its metals manufacturing research activities of its CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology Division (CMIT) in Victoria.
Brisbane wireless sensor network turns 1 (12-Apr-2006)
A network of independent wireless sensors has reached its first anniversary of continuous operation at the CSIRO ICT Centre in Brisbane.
Methane converted to low emission energy (12-Apr-2006)
A new project is underway at a major mine site in China to capture and use waste methane gas from coal mines.
Big names back for leading technology conference (31-Mar-2006)
Renowned Australian and overseas experts are lending their support to the 2006 Technology Futures Conference, to be held on 5-6 July at the in Melbourne Crown Casino Complex.
New copper process floats off arsenic (22-Mar-2006)
A breakthrough in copper ore processing will make separation of arsenic from copper concentrates much easier.
Tunnelling system makes tight turns (15-Mar-2006)
An innovative CSIRO project to develop a new type of tunnelling system will receive additional personnel and funding in the new financial year, with a view to further develop the concept.
New developments in hard coatings (10-Mar-2006)
IN recent years there have been considerable advances in the development of new materials and thin film deposition technologies for use in hard, wear resistant applications.
Lighter cars with new casting process (7-Mar-2006)
FUTURE cars will be far lighter – but just as strong – through new advances in the casting process that uses super lightweight magnesium alloys by a team of research engineers from CSIRO.
CSIRO touts health-boosted wheat (1-Mar-2006)
CSIRO scientists claim an experimental wheat variety could improve bowel health and aid in the fight against diabetes and obesity.
Welding in magnetic fields no longer an issue (22-Feb-2006)
A compact welding torch enhancement and a novel power supply have made some cracks in the age-old problem of how to weld in magnetic fields.
CSIRO stands by Total Wellbeing Diet (16-Jan-2006)
CSIRO stands by the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet which is based on a number of scientific trials, and is scientifically proven, the Group Executive of Agribusiness and Health, Dr Alastair Robertson said.
Clever genes turn cold plants on (6-Dec-2005)
THE discovery of a gene which stops plants from flowering may enable Australian plant breeders to use desirable traits from northern hemisphere crops to improve Australian crop varieties. Scientists at CSIRO Plant Industry, have uncovered the gene which, in some plants, represses flowering, but then gets switched off after a winter of cold, allowing the plant to flower.
Future cars could be fuelled by hydrogen technology (25-Nov-2005)
A small CSIRO-developed hydrogen device the size of a domestic microwave oven may be all you need to fuel your car in the future.
Draglines that can dump on a dime (20-Oct-2005)
A dynamic terrain mapping system will greatly reduce excessive rehandle in open pit dragline mining excavations will soon launch in Australia.
Emminent food scientist joins NSW authority (30-Sep-2005)
ONE of Australia’s foremost food safety scientists, Dr Lisa Szabo, has been appointed chief scientist with the NSW Food Authority.
Bridging the fibre gap (29-Sep-2005)
THE type of fibre we eat may be far more important essential than the quantity alone, according to CSIRO senior chief research scientist with CSIRO Food Futures and Preventative Health Flagships, Health Sciences & Nutrition, Dr David Topping.
New CEO for Food Science Australia (19-Sep-2005)
Food research organisation Food Science Australia has appointed long-time food industry professional Dr Anthos Yannakou as its new CEO. “Food Science Australia is now moving into a phase in which we must focus our energy and resources on specific areas of research where we can achieve and maintain world competitiveness,” Food Science Australia chairman Alan Tooth said.
National pilot for RFID/EPC technology (7-Sep-2005)
The federal government’s Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) has provided funds for a National Demonstrator Project for RFID/EPC technology, systems and standards, with results available as early as June 2006.
Australian E-Nose may save lives (6-Jul-2005)
An Australian-developed electronic nose, expected to save the food industry millions of dollars will be unveiled at the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Inc (AIFST)’s 38th annual convention in Sydney next week.
Revolutionary longwall system awarded (8-Jun-2005)
A recently introduced innovative CSIRO mining system that improves safety in coal mines and increases productivity has won a prestigious award.
Military 'black box' behind longwall mining revolution (5-May-2005)
An innovative CSIRO mining project that not only improves safety in coal mines but also increases productivity, has been awarded one of the most prestigious accolades in the industry. A military-grade internal guidance system is at the heart of the new system that has automated a number of the processes.
CSIRO develops low-cost 3D scanner (9-Dec-2003)
CSIRO has developed technology to obtain three-dimensional scans of small objects.
CSIRO plans ‘boring’ networks with exciting applications (8-Mar-2002)
The CSIRO has officially been recognised by Nortel Networks for the first use of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) in the Southern Hemisphere.
Graphics toolkit for pocket PCs (28-Feb-2002)
GREAT graphics for electronic books, interactive electronic street directories for tourists, and a new way to deliver detailed engineering drawings in the field are just three applications that are now a step closer to the market place.
Quality control for automatic coating processes (30-Jan-2002)
The steel and aluminium industry may benefit from a new instrument that can measure the thickness of a fine coating as it is being applied.
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