Aussie bushfire prevention tech goes global
A powerline fault detection system invented at RMIT is being rolled out globally thanks to AUD $50 million in new funding.
Melbourne public housing tower report calls for reno over knockdown-rebuild
An RMIT University-led report has found upgrading the Barkly Street public housing estate in Brunswick, rather than demolishing it, could deliver significant social, economic and environmental benefits.
Study reveals value of roadkill for scientific research
Hundreds of millions of animals are killed on our roads each year. Now, scientists have revealed how these deaths could play an unexpected role advancing wildlife science and conservation.
New carbon-conversion technology could turn emissions into jet fuel
RMIT researchers have developed a carbon conversion technology that may one day help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel, by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled.
5G home internet challenges NBN, but mass shift still a way off: study
Most Australians who have 5G are content with it, yet few actively seek it out or plan to switch in the short term, a study from RMIT University has found.
Cairns Airport mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country
A new study highlights how Indigenous leadership, science and business can unite to protect coastal ecosystems while building long-term environmental and cultural knowledge.
First Nations Australians twice as likely to be digitally excluded
First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to be digitally excluded and face barriers to accessing, affording and using the internet. For those living in remote Australia, the barriers are much greater.
Zapping stem cells could boost growth of new tissues and organs
Scientists in Melbourne have discovered how tiny electrical pulses can steer stem cells as they grow, opening the door to new improved ways of creating new tissues, organs, nerves and bones.
Coffee waste helps make lower carbon concrete
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials.
RMIT research innovates social change through climate justice
RMIT research has revealed how marginalised voices can be championed in shaping policy on decarbonisation efforts in Europe.
The impact of early life events on lifelong health
RMIT researchers are investigating the earliest moments of life and their role in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Blood test offers hope for more effective ovarian cancer treatment
A major collaboration has revealed a blood test to guide more effective ovarian cancer treatment, by identifying the women more likely to respond to a treatment known as PARP inhibitor therapy.
