What happens when you put water management in the hands of communities? 7 Aug Advances in technology such as sensors, smartphones and social networks make it easier than ever for communities to care for shared resources. … Read more
The next agricultural revolution: How robotics will help us feed our growing population 6 Aug Australia’s population is projected to reach 37 million in 2050 – a 60% increase from current numbers. That’s a lot of people to feed, but the … Read more
One of SA’s smallest treatment plants has won best tasting tap water 4 Aug Discerning tap-water drinkers should set their sights on SA Water’s Woolpunda Water Treatment Plant, which has been named best tasting tap … Read more
Australia faces increased threats from extreme weather events, new research finds 2 Aug A new study shows heavy but short rainstorms are intensifying more rapidly than expected, which could lead to increased instances of flash … Read more
“Worryingly high” levels of PFAS water contamination found at airport work sites 1 Aug The Gold Coast airport expansion has recently been rocked with controversy after reports emerged that workers were not notified about high … Read more
Machine learning set to help predict toxic outbreaks 1 Aug Cyanobacteria outbreaks are costly to manage and can pose significant public health risks, but one process engineer has been utilising machine … Read more