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New battery holds even more potential for the electric car 4/26/2013

Ditching petrol for a clean-tech electric car sounds like an earth-saving move in theory. But if your charge is going to run out half way through your journey, it's not very practical ...

Innovation, education now needed in China's development 4/23/2013

Kamel Mellahi, Professor of Strategic Management at Warwick Business School, has warned China has to boost innovation if it is to stop the slowdown in its economy and prevent it ...

Avoid charismatic leaders, firms need 'intelligent conservatism' 4/12/2013

Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, a new study claims.

Sustainability lessons from US logistics sector 3/28/2013

From major retailers to trucking and shipping, US companies are making major strides in emissions control, reduced energy consumption and cost savings.

Catalyst in a teacup: new approach to chemical reduction 3/28/2013

Taking their inspiration from nature, scientists at the University of New South Wales have developed a new method for carrying out chemical reduction.

Regional communities could use food waste for fuel 3/28/2013

Murdoch University researchers are touting biogas from small-scale food waste digesters as a source of renewable energy for rural and regional communities.

Personality a clue to 'wind turbine syndrome' 3/26/2013

Public concern about new technology infrastructure like mobile phone masts has been shown to trigger reports of ill health, and recently even the new 'green' technology of wind ...

A guide to selecting non-contact sensors 3/26/2013

Nowhere is the trend towards non-contact sensing more evident than in position measurement.

The three pillars of manufacturing reform for 2013 3/25/2013

In the past year, there has been significant progress made on some reforms to support Australia's manufacturing sector, notably in the anti-dumping area.

Australia remains favoured destination for Chinese investment 3/20/2013

Australia is facing increasing competition from other countries for Chinese investment dollars, according to a new report.

Battery breakthrough brings longer life to electric vehicles 3/20/2013

A new version of lithium-sulphur battery that can run electric vehicles is being developed at the Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development Centre based at The University of ...

New joint centre to secure future energy, reduce emissions 3/13/2013

A newly established joint research centre at Curtin University will help secure future energy supplies and reduce CO2 emissions from both Australia and China.

New technique to transform precious metal recovery 3/8/2013

Murdoch University researchers have come up with a new approach to make the recovery of high value precious metals faster and more economically viable.

Saving thousands by turning 'pig poo into power' 3/6/2013

Pig farmer Edwina Beveridge still gets excited every time she receives a power bill and sees the savings.

Low carbon legacy: UltraBattery inventor retires 3/6/2013

Bringing down the cost of hybrid electric vehicles and making it easier to integrate more renewable energy into the grid are just some of the achievements of CSIRO’s UltraBattery.

Microscopic pollutant causing surge in heart deaths 2/20/2013

Exposure to higher levels of fine particulates — the airborne pollution that is an emerging problem in many Asian cities — causes a sharp rise in deaths from heart attacks.

'Breathing' plants help to deal with climate change 2/20/2013

Plants and soils absorbed one-third of the carbon pollution released from burning fossil fuels in Australia over the past two decades, a CSIRO study has found.

Micro CT Scanner to further carbon capture research 2/20/2013

A new Micro CT Scanner installed at Curtin University will enable advanced research into geosequestration, long recognised as a viable method for safely disposing of CO2 underground. ...

Pinpointing power-hungry appliances can cut energy bills 2/20/2013

New research by The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, and energy company E.ON could help people to save money on their energy bills by identifying which of their ...

Carbon sponge could soak up coal emissions 2/17/2013

Emissions from coal power stations could be drastically reduced by a new, energy-efficient material that adsorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide, then releases it when exposed to ...

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