What Tim’s talking about on radio – 4 August
This week on radio, Tim Thwaites is talking about the decline of tiny seaweeds in the ocean; diet and disease; […]
Tim's blog
Tim's blog
What Tim's talking about on radio – 4 August
This week on radio, Tim Thwaites is talking about the decline of tiny seaweeds in the ocean; diet and disease;
Fresh Science
Cling wrap captures CO2
High tech cling wraps that ‘sieve out’ carbon dioxide from waste gases can help save the world, says Melbourne University chemical engineer, Colin Scholes who developed the technology.
The membranes can be fitted to existing chimneys where they capture CO2 for removal and storage. They are already being tested on brown coal power stations in Victoria’s […]
ABC projects
Will eco-warrior billionaires hack the earth?
“Our failure to act on climate change could encourage an underground movement to take action and fix climate change through
ABC projects, Media releases
ABC launches Bluebird – now I can change the world…
11 am, 27 April 2010 From Australians stranded in Europe to fresh vegetable growers in Africa, people dependent on the
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2008
Holey fibres shine the light on safety: 2008 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Tanya Monro Optical fibres are the backbone of the internet, carrying vast amounts of data across cities, countries and oceans.
Media releases
Cleaner flights, smaller footprint
Smarter air traffic control could save 500 kg of fuel and reduce airport noise by 35% for a typical Boeing