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Shift workers' health comes under scrutiny 12/5/2012

An international team of sleep researchers has developed the world’s first screening tool to help reduce workplace accidents and illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and ...

Innovation and change key to unlocking Asian century 11/29/2012

Innovation and change will be the hallmarks of the Australian companies that succeed in the Asian century, the In the Zone conference at The University of Western Australia was told ...

Education is key to animal welfare in live exports: researcher 11/26/2012

A Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic believes there have been improvements in the welfare of animals involved in live sheep and cattle exports in Indonesia.

Laws not the key to safe phone use in cars 11/7/2012

New technology, rather than new laws, is the key to improving driver safety while using mobile phones in cars, according to a QUT expert.

Asian Century plan 'visionary' but more needed 10/31/2012

The Director of the Griffith Asia Institute has welcomed a "visionary" White Paper on ‘Australia in the Asian Century’, but also sought clarity on the funding commitments required ...

Australia in Asia 'for good times and bad' 10/31/2012

Flinders academic and editor of Asian Studies Review, Dr Michael Barr, has welcomed the Henry Report on Australia in the Asian Century, but with a message of caution.

Easy to fall asleep at the wheel: study 10/16/2012

Nodding off at the wheel could be easier than you think. All participants in a QUT study showed extreme levels of sleepiness 40 minutes into a simulated driving test after waking ...

To reduce congestion, charge by the kilometre 10/16/2012

The hip pocket must be where road pricing reform commences, writes Professor David Hensher.

Australia, Japan need to deepen economic ties 10/16/2012

Australia and Japan need to reinvest in their 55-year-old bilateral trade agreement and deepen their economic ties if they are to gain from the Asian Century, a leading expert from ...

Hidden 'resources agenda' in free trade negotiations 9/27/2012

A Murdoch University researcher says there is a hidden 'resources agenda' within Australia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Japan, Korea and China.

Ship engine exhaust emissions may threaten environment: researcher 9/10/2012

Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently-published study by CSIRO and the ...

Laser sensor could help prevent fatal plane crashes 8/5/2012

A low-cost laser sensor, developed by engineers from the University of NSW (UNSW), can quickly and accurately measure the velocity of commercial passenger aircrafts could complement ...

How the carbon tax works 6/29/2012

Carbon pricing is essentially about ensuring the economy can grow without emissions growing at the same time.

Full steam ahead for rail supply industry? 6/25/2012

The future challenges and strategic opportunities for the rail supply industry are explored in a new report by ANU Enterprise, the commercial arm of The Australian National University. ...

Industrial designers riding innovation to the hilt 5/28/2012

Two Queensland University of Technology (QUT) industrial design lecturers and entrepreneurs have designed and built a number of motorcycles so refined they have attracted the interest ...

Miner pioneers fuel cell technology in underground operations 5/13/2012

Demonstrating its commitment to the mitigation of climate change and sustainable mining, Anglo American Platinum has launched a platinum-based fuel cell powered mine locomotive ...

Manufacturers to suffer as sluggish retail sales continue 4/30/2012

Retail spending is expected to be moderate over the next quarter, following a sluggish start to 2012, putting further pressure on Australian retailers and manufacturers, according ...

Aussie laser radar fuels African renewable energy efforts 4/15/2012

Smart Australian laser technology is poised to bring a huge improvement to the lives of tens of millions of East Africans by helping to ignite industrial, economic and jobs growth.

Supercapacitor breakthrough to drive electric car technology 4/2/2012

Enhanced supercapacitors offer promise as alternative energy source for portable devices and electric vehicles.

Intelligent design: Wise up and build for the climate 3/28/2012

There may be no belching smoke stacks to be seen, but every time we thoughtlessly put up a poorly designed structure or resort to energy-intensive solutions to cool, heat, and operate ...

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