Briefly: A luxury hotel development has been approved by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. Supporters and opponents have clashed in a debate over the future of Hervey Bay. What is expected next? Developer Sunny Beach Land is making plans to begin construction. A controversial 18-storey, 5-star resort has been approved in regional Queensland, making it … Read more
Iron ore is the main ingredient in steel production. One of the mainstays of the Australian economy, it contributes $124 billion to national income each year. This is not surprising, given that Western Australia is home to some of the largest deposits of iron ore on Earth, and 96% of Australia’s iron ore comes from … Read more
Could a robot that mimics a climbing and walking lizard provide new insights into the evolution and advantages of different locomotion in humans and other animals? The answer is yes, according to a new international, interdisciplinary study published overnight in Nature Robotics, co-authored by Dr Christofer Clemente of the University of the Sunshine Coast. “These … Read more
Briefly: Plug-in hybrid sales have more than doubled from last year, but the planned end of a tax rebate could put a damper on that. The motor industry is pushing for the rebate to be extended as part of wider efforts to cut emissions. What is expected next? The fringe benefit tax exemption for plug-in … Read more
An artist’s rendition of the hazy atmosphere of the Archaean Earth – a pale orange blob. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Francis Reddy Scientists examine the far-reaching impact of microorganisms on Earth’s history, tracing their influence through isotopic and genetic evidence. The study highlights the link between microbial activity and major environmental changes, such as … Read more
Personalization Enablers include data-driven insights and martech investments. MacGregor is coy about the mix of solutions Amaysim has in the stack, calling it telecom’s “secret sauce,” although it has been publicly reported that Twilio Segment, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Manager, Kapello and Google Ads are in the mix at Amaysim during the last few … Read more
The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a key issue in science and policy. Solar and wind are undoubtedly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limitations on these technologies could undermine the case for a renewable-only electricity mix. The challenges presented by solar and wind generators are real. They are … Read more
The human body’s sense of touch is so important that it can be found throughout the body, not just the skin. Two small touch sensors, Piezo1 and Piezo2, signal the lightest pressures and can be found monitoring the circulatory system, telling the body where its limbs are in space and even sounding the alarm about … Read more
By Duncan Evans For Nca Newswire Published: 7:16 a.m. EDT, July 22, 2024 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, July 22, 2024 One of Australia’s biggest banks has just handed out a surprise gift to house hunters trying to close on a home of their own. NAB has cut its three-year fixed rate for home loans by … Read more
from Nidhi DhullReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.July 22, 2024 A recent article published in mATERIALS examined the strength and microstructure restoration of high performance concrete (HPC) through water and water-CO2 cyclic recovery, which is promising for the rehabilitation of thermally damaged concrete (TDC). XRD patterns and QXRD results of samples exposed to 600 °C at … Read more