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Testing engineered membrane proteins designed for applications such as boosting crop environmental stress tolerance and advancing water filtration technology

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Tiny ocean microbe unlocks new clue to Earth's carbon cycle

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that helps one of the world's most abundant marine organisms capture carbon, providing new insights into the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate.

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Water and urea can come at a premium. What if farmers could reuse their runoff?

A new technology could be key to a cheaper and cleaner farming future.

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Are you driving around for free? Is your energy bill $0? youtu.be/T9ImYYL8E6I?feature…

Renewable energy infrastructure as productive capital

Renewable energy infrastructure is a vital asset for communities. A...

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Product of a biotechnologists energy justice educational journey academia.edu/2998-3665/3/3/1…

Reframing renewable energy infrastructure as productive capital for development

Access to reliable energy is a prerequisite for modern economic development, human well-being, and social stability. Meeting energy needs with renewable energy is critical to transitioning away from...

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Heterologous expression in E. coli reveals that bicarbonate transporter BicA2 mediates carbon uptake in marine Prochlorococcus spp. academic.oup.com/ismej/artic…

Heterologous expression in E. coli reveals that bicarbonate transporter BicA2 mediates carbon...

Abstract. The widespread oceanic cyanobacterial Prochlorococcus genus is a major contributor to global carbon fixation, yet mechanisms enabling this lineag

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80 yrs reflections footage, @scienceANU left mouth pipetting, no womens restrooms and blood theft in the past and held onto precision science and creation of teams of giants of the fields youtu.be/EXrnVhbUaGk?si=0DbI…

Scientists react to 80 years of history at ANU

We look back on our 80-year history of research at The Australian N...

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Energy security inspired by learning from plant biology, check out this podcast that spans research commercialisation, innovation translation, interdisciplinary research and adventure @BiologyANU @scienceANU open.spotify.com/episode/2VB…

Caitlin Byrt and Samantha McGaughey: The  Green  Tech  Revolution  Growing  Beneath  Our  Feet

Responsible Raw Materials Podcast · Episode

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Turning wastewater into fertiliser: rethinking waste to build Australia’s resilience

New ANU–CSIRO tech turns wastewater into fertiliser, cutting import reliance, lowering costs and emissions, and creating a circular, resilient nutrient supply for Australia's agrifood system.

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Official assessments understating climate-related impacts on food and water security, and critical-ecosystem collapse: theconversation.com/a-uk-cli…

A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern...

Governments have been warned about climate change for 70 years. They’re still suppressing the worst news.

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Staggering GDP impact - theguardian.com/environment/…

Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn

States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points

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Not all scientifically elegant problems are equally consequential. Finite time, escalating global risk. Water-food-energy-security, protect ecosystems&biodiversity. R&D$-relevant? ethical?respectable? State-saving? #GlobalChallenges #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResponsibleLeadership
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canberradaily.com.au/anu-tec… #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CriticalMinerals #Innovation

ANU tech to recover trillions in critical resources | Canberra Daily

ANU scientists have developed a technology to recover valuable metals from mining wastewater while turning it into clean water.

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Critical resource sustainability tech innovation anu.edu.au/news/all-news/nat…

Nature inspires ANU tech to help recover trillions of dollars in critical resources

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You can now binge-watch all of the @CicadaInnov Tech23 sessions! youtu.be/vXbfEjVGry0?si=TDAY… This links to Built with Biology, click through to access all 5 sessions. Some might make you cry, others will make you laugh and some will make you think. Our team enjoyed all 5 sessions!
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Agricultural science and biotech!!! theconversation.com/new-repo…

New report reveals glaring gaps between Australia’s future needs and science capabilities

We have gaps – in workforce, infrastructure and coordination – that will cripple our ability to secure a bright future for the next generation, unless we act now.

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📣 We're thrilled to introduce you to the 23 extraordinary ventures taking the stage at Cicada x Tech23, Australia's biggest deep #techfestival (Sep 10). Get your ticket and learn more about the 23 here: events.humanitix.com/cicada-… Learn about the 23 here: info.cicadainnovations.com/b…

Cicada x Tech23 2025 - Australia's Biggest Deep Tech Festival

Australia’s biggest deep tech celebration - Showcasing 23 of Australia’s most promising deep tech ventures.

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1. Planet 2. Society 3. Economy What is the Orbital Perspective? | Ron Garan share.google/eZFEojsMQQ6I3c1…

What is the Orbital Perspective? | Ron Garan

The Orbital Perspective is a way of looking at things that inspires collaboration and connection with others.

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