Science

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.

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.

The first Australian study of PFAS – so called “forever chemicals” – in rainwater has found safe concentrations of the chemicals according to the NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

A working prototype that can see, remember and interact with the world like the human brain could one day underpin smart bionic eyes, while using far less energy than today's technologies.

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.

RMIT University researchers are working with Melbourne company GonGlobal to develop an inhaled alternative to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) injections, a change that could make treatment dramatically easier for patients.

As Spain and Australia accelerate their transition to net-zero economies, researchers, industry leaders and government representatives gathered in Madrid to explore how stronger international collaboration can help solve the next generation of clean energy challenges.

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.