Hyperactive immune cells accelerate heart valve disease: study
A new study using organ-on-a-chip technology reveals how overactive immune cells aggravate heart valve disease and how this damaging hyperactivity could potentially be controlled.
Rankings rise again
RMIT has performed strongly in the 2020 CWTS Leiden Ranking, which ranks the world’s top research intensive universities.
New Research Hub to tackle global waste crisis
A major new Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Hub will focus on reducing landfill waste and transforming reclaimed waste into new materials for use in construction and other manufacturing sectors.
Australian Space Agency funds locally-designed space suits
Australian researchers will lead development of the next generation of space suits in a major international collaboration involving NASA and the European Space Agency.
What’s the future of work in the digital economy? Global experts share insights on skills needs for Industry 4.0
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rapid acceleration of the digitalisation of industry like never before.
Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)
A range of announcements were made at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, including the new 'CarKey' feature, and Apple's decision to part ways with chip manufacturer Intel.
‘Digital twins’ can help monitor infrastructure and save us billions
Creating a digital twin of infrastructure or services makes them easier to monitor and operate safely.
RMIT, Siemens and Festo partner to create new Industrial Digital Innovation Hub
RMIT, Siemens and Festo have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore major areas of cooperation to help drive workforce transformation for Industry 4.0 in the Australasian region, including the establishment of an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub at RMIT.
