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In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength testsResearchers are exploring ways to recycle sewage sludge into building materials. Mixing biosolids into clay significantly cuts the energy n...
In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
In 2021, RMIT tested shredded face masks with recycled concrete for road bases; 1 kilometer could use 3 million masks and divert 93 tonnes from landfillEngineers from Australia have introduced an innovative strategy for converting used face masks into construction materials for roads. This ...
Earlier this year, RMIT engineers tested kestrel-inspired robots against turbulent winds in 2 studies. Today, their findings show that pairing wing and tail movements can boost lift and reduce instability in small aircraftInspired by the remarkable aerial skills of Australian falcons, scientists are developing innovative robotic designs for aircraft. These bi...
These are Australia’s top universities for international students in 2026Australia's universities are gaining global recognition. The Times Higher Education Australia University Rankings 2026 highlight 37 institu...
Coffee waste being used as concrete for making pathways, here's what you should knowBeing claimed as a 'giant leap for mankind', our everyday morning coffee's manufacturing waste is now being used as an eco-friendly buildin...
Australian researchers turn morning coffee waste into greener concreteConcrete production involves mixing sand and gravel with cement and water. It is a major producer of greenhouse gases, responsible for arou...
BITS Pilani launches Future-focused ‘BITS Design School’ in Mumbai
BITS Pilani launches design schoolThe school will introduce a four-year, residential Bachelor of Design (Honours) programme in the academic year 2024-25, followed by a maste...
Researchers record world's fastest internet data speedThe researchers, including Bill Corcoran from Monash University in Australia, recorded a data speed of 44.2 Terabits per second (Tbps) from...
Suffering from job insecurity? It may negatively affect your personalityPeople exposed to job insecurity for more than four years may become less emotionally stable and less agreeable.
2018: When technology took a quantum leap to future2018 saw technology take a quantum leap to touch virtually every aspect of our lives, and even beyond it maybe.
- Honeybees understand abstract concept of zero: Study
Washington, June 8 (IANS) Australian and French scientists have discovered that honeybees can understand the concept of zero, making them i...
- This ingestible electronic capsule can detect different gases in gut
Sydney, Jan 9 (IANS) Scientists have developed an experimental ingestible electronic capsule that can detect gases such as oxygen, hydrogen...
Suffering from chronic pain? Acupuncture might be a safe alternative for drugsAcupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Australia needs new strategies to tap Indian overseas student marketThe paper said that unless Australia acted quickly in these and related spheres, it would lose ground to competitor countries such as the U...
Now, smartphones to detect air pollutionA breakthrough by researchers could allow people to use their smartphones to combat a deadly form of air pollution.
New method brings unbreakable phones closer to realityTransparent bendable electronics could soon be a reality thanks to a new method developed by scientists, including Indian-origin researcher...
Unbreakable smartphones come closer to realityResearchers have developed a new method to transfer electronics, which are usually made on rigid silicon, onto a flexible surface.
- Australia allays fears of threat to Indian students
Victorian premier Ted Baillieu said initiatives have been taken to enhance security of Indian students in Australia after the 2010 incident...