New research finds almost 4000 Australian plant species have not been photographed before in the wild, which may lead to their extinction.

Mortality rates of orphaned koala joeys could be greatly reduced by a non-invasive stress test kit being trialled by UQ researchers.

Join this discussion exploring the environmental impacts of decommissioning oil and gas structures in an environmentally responsible manner at minimal cost.

Almost 180 women who are leaders from 25 countries will voyage on two ships to Antarctica in November to ensure the sustainability of the planet.

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a national reference guide to help Australia hit its net zero targets.

Australia’s mounting packaging stockpile could soon shrink with a little help from greener packaging made from vegetable waste.

A team led by University of South Australia researchers has pioneered a new soil remediation technique that is significantly faster, simpler, safer, and more cost-effective than currently available methods.

A manufacturing process for structural lightweight concrete by rubber from used car tyres.

A breakthrough could help address a major obstacle in the development of environmentally friendly, cost effective, polymer-based batteries.

In the latest issue we explore how uncovering, processing and extracting critical minerals relies on continuous and evolving research and people trained in science.

“Research we are doing today could impact the discovery of critical mineral deposits within the next five to 10 years.”

“My most satisfying job is helping to ensure that Australia understands its own national minerals inventory.”

Supplying the world with critical minerals is going to require innovation in re-mining old deposits.

Critical minerals are essential for tech we use today and for the green economy. Accessing these elements is thanks to innovation in Earth science research.

Engineers in Melbourne have discovered a way to replace 100% of conventional aggregates in concrete with rubber from discarded tyres.

ANSTO, Australia’s knowledge centre for nuclear science and technology, is playing a vital role in a global monitoring system designed to ensure peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Dr Claire Bird, an Australian indoor air quality and microbiology scientist has shed some light on the best ways to keep your environment safe, here are her top tips to help combat the four most common indoor air quality issues.

Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix has been selected by ANU to provide a drone solution for early detection of bushfires.

Joint public-private sector initiative to investigate potential impacts of climate change to the finance sector

NT hub could create a blueprint for other low emissions hubs around Australia.

The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify a group of “single-atom” catalysts that could play a key role.

Phytomining research has the potential to unlock a sustainable stream of critical metals, including from mine wastes and tailings, that still hold residual metals of interest.

Greater investment and innovation in educating children about environmental issues is needed to help future generations respond to the climate emergency, experts warn.

Australia could turn carbon dioxide waste into a valuable revenue stream according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.