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Space Tech Startup Metakosmos Closes Pre-Seed Round to Propel Next Milestone Development

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[Sydney, New South Wales] — [20/08/2024] — Metakosmos, a pioneering space technology startup, announces the successful raise of a $2 Million Pre-Seed funding round, from a visionary Saudi Arabian technology group. This new round of funding will enable Metakosmos to accelerate the delivery of milestones that will revolutionise human space flight. This strategic investment aims to accelerate … Continued

AI sperm checker enhances IVF success

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Engineers have developed AI technology that accurately assesses the quality of live sperm in seconds, removing the need for invasive procedures that compromise sperm viability in IVF treatments. Current clinical practices to evaluate sperm morphology require human analysis and chemical staining of the sperm cells which can cause damage. But this new method, from Monash … Continued

AI sperm checker enhances IVF success

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Engineers have developed AI technology that accurately assesses the quality of live sperm in seconds, removing the need for invasive procedures that compromise sperm viability in IVF treatments. Current clinical practices to evaluate sperm morphology require human analysis and chemical staining of the sperm cells which can cause damage. But this new method, from Monash … Continued

Climate Smart Engineering Conference in Brisbane Thursday 22 August

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The countdown is on to the Engineers Australia  2024 Climate Smart Engineering Conference (CSE24) to be held in Brisbane for the first time at the W Hotel on Thursday 22 August.   This year, the profession’s best and brightest thought leaders and stakeholders will navigate one of the most critical challenges in tackling climate change: … Continued

Engineers break down plastics with common chemical, sunlight and air

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Chemical engineers at UNSW have used sunlight, a common chemical with a solvent and the air around us to reduce tough polymers into reusable, raw materials. Engineers at UNSW have developed a sustainable and low-energy way of breaking down a wide range of plastics, including polystyrene, using just sunlight, air and a common chemical compound … Continued

New ‘artificial leaf’ can create ammonia directly from pure sunlight

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Engineers from UNSW Sydney have converted a traditional silicon solar panel into a device that produces ammonia in a significantly more environmentally friendly way. Ammonia is essential for producing fertilisers that support global agriculture and food production. However, the traditional way of making it creates large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, since fossil fuels are … Continued

Monash expert: New EU law aimed at ensuring longer tyre life, reducing waste

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Following new tyre laws introduced in the European Union (EU) to ensure car tyres last longer, a Monash expert is available to discuss the possibility of Australia adopting international tyre standards. Professor Lian Zhang and colleagues recently developed a technique to upcycle plastic and old tyres to create a diesel alternative. Professor Lian Zhang, Director, … Continued

Fresh light on the path to net zero

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UNSW researchers are the first in the world to use magnetic fields to reveal the mystery of how light particles split – which could transform the future of renewable energy.   Scientists are closer to giving the next generation of solar cells a powerful boost by integrating a process that could make the technology more … Continued