Tag: Monash University
Australians are being asked to take a more active role in the country’s energy transition by purchasing electric vehicles, installing home batteries and shifting their electricity use to times …
Microbes living in Antarctic desert soils are far from dormant. New research led by scientists at Monash University has found that bacteria in some of the continent’s harshest environments …
Microbes living in Antarctic soils are routinely acquiring genetic material from neighbouring organisms, including distantly related species, to help them survive in one of the harshest environments on the …
A Monash University researcher has produced what is believed to be the first complete digital map of Earth’s wind-blown sand dunes, cataloguing more than 106,000 dune-bearing grid cells across …
As robots grow increasingly capable and begin to work alongside people in factories, warehouses and hazardous environments, a team of Australian researchers has warned that the gap between what …
As humanoid and quadrupedal robots move from research labs into parcel delivery, aged care and military operations, a new study argues that the ethical, economic and policy frameworks governing …
Monash University has partnered with CyberCX, part of Accenture, to co-design and co-deliver a new three-year Bachelor of CyberAI (Industry Co-Lab) degree aimed at building graduates with combined AI …
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced a new Office of AI within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. The announcement also contains mandatory national standards for data …
Monash University researchers are calling on Australians to participate in a national survey for a research project aimed at improving how law enforcement and support services respond to people …
The expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a wave of data centre development across Australia, and researchers at Monash University are working to understand what that growth means for …
Scientists have manufactured the first large, continuous piece of Refractory High-Entropy Alloy (RHEA), a metallic material known for its strength and ability to withstand extreme environments. The development, carried …
A team of engineers at Monash University has developed a method for extracting lithium from solid salt mixtures that eliminates the need for freshwater and relies on common organic …
A team of researchers from Monash University and the Czech Academy of Sciences has constructed what is believed to be the world’s smallest scannable QR code, measuring just 50 …
The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) Collaboration has released its latest catalogue of gravitational wave detections, aggregating hundreds of cosmic collisions between pairs of black holes and providing clear evidence that the …
Researchers at Monash University have developed a nanoscale circuit that can generate, direct and read light-based information on a single chip, addressing a long-standing barrier in the emerging field …
The Victorian Government has approved the Environment Effects Statement (EES) for the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a 219-turbine wind farm in western Victoria that would generate more than 1.5 gigawatts …
A team of engineers at Monash University is challenging the way Australia designs and builds its underground pipeline networks, arguing that the soil packed around buried pipes should be …
Engineers at Monash University have developed an atomically thin membrane that allows hydrogen fuel cells to operate at high temperatures without relying on water for proton transport, addressing a …
Financial and travel advisors are less motivated to work with clients who use AI to obtain a second opinion, feeling offended at being placed in the same category as …
More than half of Australians suspect their personal data is being misused online but cannot identify how it is actually happening, according to the first national study of its …
Emerging technologies from AI-driven systems to electrified homes are being developed without accounting for the energy and climate pressures they will face, according to new research led by Monash …
Chronic back pain is fuelling a cycle of mental ill-health and economic decline across Australia, with new research projecting that inaction on spinal health could strip 4.6 per cent …
Cyclists can feel safe at the very moment they are most at risk, according to new Monash University research that could reshape how cities design shared streets. The study, …
A common mineral that accounts for around 70 per cent of the world’s copper supply could hold the key to making copper production cleaner and more efficient, according to …
Researchers at Monash University have demonstrated that deliberately introducing controlled disorder into ultra-thin optical devices can increase their functionality without adding size or complexity, challenging a long-held assumption in …
Researchers at Monash University have directly observed the atomic-scale movements that write data to next-generation memory devices for the first time, in a breakthrough that could reshape the future …
Engineers at Monash University and RMIT have found that moisture absorption is the single most important factor in the degradation of carbon fibre materials used in aircraft construction – …
Australian researchers have developed a communication system that makes data transfers invisible to outside observers, using a phenomenon known as “negative luminescence” to hide signals within the natural background …
A new study from Monash University has found that the pre-treatment stage of lithium-ion battery recycling can account for up to 38 per cent of the total environmental impact …
A UK-based start-up co-founded by a Monash University PhD graduate has secured seed funding to commercialise a catalytic process that converts captured carbon dioxide into acetic acid, a chemical …
Monash University will bring a fleet of student-built machines to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026, giving race-goers a close look at projects spanning motorsport, robotics, …
New research from Monash University has taken aim at the growing trend of AI-powered “digital companions” being marketed as a remedy for loneliness, labelling the technology “profoundly unethical” and …
Researchers in Melbourne have developed a new quantum-inspired method for optical wireless communication, aiming to improve the performance and energy efficiency of future 6G networks across dense indoor environments. …
CommBank says Australians are overestimating their ability to detect Ai-generated scams, with just four in ten correctly identifying deepfakes in a national test despite widespread confidence. New research released …
Monash University researchers have adapted a consumer-focused Ai tool normally used to predict buyer behaviour to identify potential safety signals and repurposing opportunities for medicines. The tool, Magnum Opus, …
Researchers at Monash University have developed a nanofluidic chip that mimics neural pathways in the brain, raising the prospect of new approaches to computing hardware. The device, about the …
Engineers at Monash University have developed a catalyst that significantly improves the performance of rechargeable zinc-air batteries, a technology long considered promising for large-scale energy storage and transport applications. …
Monash University researchers say they have achieved a breakthrough in supercapacitor technology that could reshape energy storage for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and consumer electronics. The team has …
Monash University researchers have trialled a human–robot collaboration system that improved efficiency on job sites while reducing fatigue for workers. Using simulations of a timber floor assembly, the engineering …
A new Monash University study is urging institutions to overhaul how they handle child sexual abuse material (CSAM), placing the voices and rights of survivors at the centre of …
Robots are increasingly performing visible roles in cities across Asia, but governments are lagging in developing policies that account for the broader social and economic implications of their presence, …
A new Ai-based diagnostic support tool developed by Monash University and international partners has shown early promise in improving the detection and diagnosis of skin cancer and other skin …
A new report has revealed widespread use of manipulative design practices in digital games, with nearly half of Australian gamers suffering financial harm as a result. The report coincides …
Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) is calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM students to apply for a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) internship, following a …
Monash University has unveiled a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology capable of ultra-fast charging, positioning it as a potential game-changer for electric vehicles (EVs), drones, and eventually, electric aircraft. The …
Monash University, in collaboration with The University of Melbourne and RMIT University, has released research pointing to a potential link between high-speed internet access and increased obesity rates in …
Monash University researchers have identified significant gaps in how we record and understand the impact of climate change on human health, as evidenced by a recent study. The study, …
Technology has more environmental impact now than ever before. Nathan Knight, Hitachi Vantara’s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, shares advice and resources to support a focus on …
SMBtech is at the Melbourne Grand Prix and touring the circuit in the days leading up to the race – and the race itself. The whole event is a …
Australia’s energy transition could be at risk unless the changing energy needs of households are better understood, according to a world-first forecasting project by Monash University researchers. The four-year …
Monash University has launched the M-Pass, a mobile digital identification system for its students and staff. The new system, available on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android smartphones, eliminates the …
The Australian Government’s Annual Cyber Threat Report is the Australian Signals Directorate’s, Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) “Flagship unclassified publication.” It provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting …
