A material that mimics cell membranes
09 August, 2016Scientists have created a new material that performs like a cell membrane found in nature. The material can assemble itself into an extremely thin sheet that can withstand being submerged in a variety of liquids and can even repair itself after damage.
The key to quantum computing lies in moth balls
21 July, 2016Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible for nanomaterials to operate at room temperature, marking a milestone in the quest for practical quantum computing.
Supersonic technology enables low-emission magnesium
21 July, 2016CSIRO has partnered with Canadian chemicals company Enirgi Group in a move to develop and commercialise an affordable and efficient technology for producing magnesium.
Mineral processing with molten salts
29 June, 2016The University of South Australia, the SA and WA governments and Centrex Metals are funding technology that will significantly reduce the cost of mineral processing using molten salts.
Scientex materials characterisation suite
29 June, 2016The Scientex technology portfolio is suitable for R&D in materials, with installations throughout Australia.
Re-creating Saturn's largest moon
07 June, 2016NASA and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation are teaming up to re-create the conditions that exist on Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Boride sandwiches
02 June, 2016 by Adam FloranceOxidation can be the death knell for structural integrity, but a European team of researchers has created a rust-resistant, aluminium-layered boride with a melting point north of 1400°C.
A reversible adhesive that's easy to unstick
30 May, 2016Some adhesives may soon have a metallic sheen and be particularly easy to unstick. German researchers are suggesting the use of gallium as one such adhesive.
