Fungi treatment produces Stradivarius-worthy sounds
A bit of fungi and a modern violin can sound like a Stradivarius.
New lasers could prevent plane crashes
The laser light velocity sensors have been successfully tested in a high-speed wind tunnel.
Making blood vessels from liposuction fat
Healthy blood vessels can now be grown from adult stem cells extracted during liposuction.
6U CubeSat: Australia’s opportunity for a national space program
UNSW researchers have developed a new system design for a nano-satellite, which could lead the way into a sustainable Australian space program.
Our eyes reveal more than we think
When you’re talking to someone, you might ask them to try and remember what they had for breakfast two days ago. As they think back, their eye movements will increase.
Uncovering the secrets of the universe
One of the best observatories in the Southern Hemisphere works night and day to provide us with a better understanding of the universe — and now it could be host to the SKA,…
Silk: the future of engineering
Silkworm cocoon inspires new technology for lightweight armour and cars.
Observing the Sun
The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Solar Orbiter mission in 2017. It will investigate the connections between the Sun and the heliosphere, the magnetic bubble that surrounds our solar system….
