Bling it on! Diamonds made in minutes
Precious gems are naturally formed underground at super-hot temperatures over billions of years. But a global team of researchers have defied nature to make diamonds in minutes at room...
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Diamonds are a wound’s best friend
Australian researchers have developed a new type of smart wound dressing that can detect infection and improves healing. The...
Waking up to a connection between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease.
A new leaf has been turned in brain research thanks to a study that makes a long-suspected connection between...
Superbug solution, waiting in the wings
While the world is in a flap about antibiotic resistance, scientists at RMIT University have stretched their wings in...
Spray-on glaze opens a window to energy savings
Imagine a spray tan for windows that’s cheap, easy to produce and energy efficient. Researchers at RMIT University have...
Photographic memory
Cameras have been using light to make memories for years. Soon computers could do it too, thanks to a...
COVID-19 vaccine likely to be less effective in older generations
Those most vulnerable to COVID-19 may not actually be fully covered by the first round of vaccines, a health...
Couturiers’ tailored solution to COVID shortage
Australia’s next big things in the fashion world have traded in their runway ambitions to lend a hand during...
Bringing it home
Ever had that dream where you find yourself at work in your pyjamas? COVID-19 has made it a reality...
Broaching the topic of loneliness
You don’t have to wear your heart on your sleeve to benefit from RMIT University’s latest invention. But it...