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- Decarbonisation tech instantly converts CO2 to solid carbon Fri, 21 Jan 22, 5:00amAs the bubbles move through the liquid metal, the gas molecule splits up to form flakes of solid carbon, with the reaction taking just a split second.
- World's first rechargeable proton battery requires zero lithium Sat, 10 Mar 18, 2:03amScientists have created the world's first working rechargeable proton battery. Designed as an environmentally friendly alternative to lithium ion batteries, it could even store more energy — with further development. Lead...
- Sound-absorbing materials fold into a giant origami-like meeting pod Wed, 30 Aug 17, 6:30pmOpen-plan offices are great in theory, but their noisy nature can make holding meetings a pain. Leanne Zilka of Zilka Studio has come up with a pop-up solution in the form of PleatPod, an origami-like meeting pavilion made...
- American fern inspires groundbreaking new solar storage solution Mon, 3 Apr 17, 11:37pmEnergy storage has been a leading obstacle to widespread adoption of solar energy, but that may be about to change. A new nature-inspired electrode developed by two scientists at RMIT University in Australia could hold the...
- RMIT University’s AB2 Building is Wrapped in a Striking Red Mesh Screen Fri, 17 Oct 14, 2:30amSitting adjacent to the original Academic Building 1, which was designed by RMIT Professor of Architecture Norman Day, the exterior of the new AB2 building is clad in a striking red steel mesh screen that provides a modern aesthetic...
- Sonia Rentsch Creates Harmless Weapons from Organic Materials Tue, 14 May 13, 4:00amRentsch enjoys creating "deceptively clever scenes from the simplest of objects." Using plant matter, she reconstructs weapons of metal and plastic, softening their bodies and pulling the man-made objects back into the landscape....
- Carly Fischer Carefully Recreates Everyday Trash From Paper Tue, 19 Feb 13, 6:00amRead the rest of Carly Fischer Carefully Recreates Everyday Trash From Paper Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: artlink, australia, australia council, berlin, berlin art link, carly fischer, die tageszeitung,...
- LunaHelm Is a Psychedelic LED Bike Helmet That Makes Sure You’re Seen in the Dark! Tue, 26 Jun 12, 6:00amBeing visible in the dark is of crucial importance to cyclists and skateboarders setting out at night, so with that in mind the Exertion Games Lab team at RMIT University in Australia has created the LunaHelm — a...
- Joggobot is a Flying Robotic Companion That Keeps Pace With Runners Fri, 8 Jun 12, 11:18pmFor those of you that enjoy running, but sometimes require a little bit of encouragement The Exertion Games Lab at RMIT University in Melbourne has developed a drone called Joggobot that can not only keep a steady pace,...