‘Invisible’ tweak could help make protein shakes less clumpy
Scientists from RMIT University and Riga Technical University in Latvia have shown that static change left on surfaces can be controlled, which may have big benefits for companies needing to avoid the little zap in production of common household goods.
Turning coffee waste into 3D-printed architectural forms
RMIT researchers have turned coffee waste into 3D-printed architectural forms, opening a potential pathway towards more sustainable, low-carbon construction. The project brings together scientific, architectural and engineering expertise.
Tiny OLED pixels could soon be manufactured like microchips
Scientists have created a light-sensitive material that can produce tiny, coloured light-emitting pixels, an advance that could enable sharper miniature screens and light-powered medical technologies.
Space weather mystery finally solved in new study
A 178-year-old mystery surrounding one of the earliest recorded examples of space weather affecting technology has been solved by an international research team.
Fighting fire with fungi: researchers design protective clothing using mycelium leather
RMIT researchers have crafted a wildfire jacket prototype from mycelium leather, testing whether fungi‑based materials could help shape the next generation of protective clothing.
RMIT carbon conversion technology wins Eureka Prize
A breakthrough RMIT technology that captures and converts carbon dioxide into valuable products in a single process has won one of Australia's most prestigious science awards.
Floating wetlands slash wastewater greenhouse gas emissions: study
A world-first trial of floating wetland pods in wastewater lagoons shows they cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a quarter, highlighting their potential as a nature-based solution for decarbonising the water sector.
Low-cost innovation boosts green hydrogen production
RMIT researchers and international collaborators have demonstrated a new way to significantly increase green hydrogen production using low cost materials, offering a potential pathway to cheaper clean fuel.
New study advances dry mRNA vaccine patch design
New research could help make future mRNA vaccines easier to store and distribute.
Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste
An RMIT innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps.
Tiny chip could help cameras spot hidden details
A tiny new chip could give cameras and sensing systems a far sharper view of the world, helping them detect subtle differences in materials and environments that standard colour imaging systems cannot see.
Researchers launch project to improve autism detection and care for children born preterm
RMIT experts will contribute to MICRO-NEST, a €6 million ($9.8 million) Horizon Europe project applying innovative approaches to identify markers of autism in children born before 37 weeks of gestation.
