Nanostructured catalyst efficiently converts CO2 to CO
19 March, 2020Researchers develop a 3D hierarchically porous nanostructured catalyst with a carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide conversion rate up to 3.96 times higher than that of conventional nanoporous gold catalysts.
Building blocks for life on Earth arrived later than we thought
19 March, 2020A large proportion of the elements that are essential to the formation of oceans and life — such as water, carbon and nitrogen — only came to Earth very late in its history.
Newly discovered star pulsates on just one side
13 March, 2020A star that pulsates on just one side has been discovered in the Milky Way — and while such stars have been predicted in theory, this is the first of its kind to be recorded.
POC infection diagnosis combats antibiotic resistance
11 March, 2020A new infection test, made up of sheets of paper patterned by lasers, will enable diagnosis at the point of care — helping doctors give patients the right treatment, and quickly.
Gold nanoparticles used to detect cancer
04 March, 2020The nanotechnology developed by University of Queensland scientists can detect and monitor extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the bloodstream.
Chest CT scans recommended for COVID‑19 screening
02 March, 2020Computed tomography (CT) of the chest demonstrates better sensitivity than reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT‑PCR) when it comes to diagnosing COVID‑19.
Rapid diagnostic test for Ebola under development
26 February, 2020The test will detect the infection early in blood by embedding monoclonal antibodies against surface glycoproteins (GP) — one of the first detectable biomarkers of infection.
Fossil methane emissions higher than previously estimated
21 February, 2020An international team of researchers has found that methane emissions from human fossil sources are at least 25% higher than previously estimated.
Bacteria on ISS no more dangerous than earthbound strains
21 February, 2020Two particularly tenacious species of bacteria have colonised the potable water dispenser aboard the International Space Station.
Carbonating beverages with atmospheric CO2
06 February, 2020CSIRO has developed a new technology that pulls CO2 out of the atmosphere and puts it into beer and other beverages.
Nature-inspired textiles remove oil from water
05 February, 2020Researchers have developed a new technology for removing oil from water sources, creating textiles with surface properties that passively skim off the oil and move it into a floating container.
Chromium breakthrough enables more sustainable photochemistry
04 February, 2020The abundant base metal chromium can substitute expensive precious metals in photocatalysis — a technique currently used to synthesise pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Egyptian mummy speaks again… sort of
30 January, 2020The sound of a 3000-year-old mummified Egyptian priest has been reproduced based on measurements of the precise dimensions of his extant vocal tract following CT scanning.
Confirmed: climate change increases bushfire risk
16 January, 2020Over 50 different studies show links between human-induced climate change and increased frequency or severity of fire weather.
Saliva test offers easier detection of mouth and throat cancer
13 January, 2020A novel non-invasive technique can successfully detect human papilloma virus-16 — the strain associated with oropharyngeal cancer — in saliva samples.
