medical person putting on surgical face mask

Unmasking Australia’s first surgical face mask testing facility

We have opened Australia’s first accredited face mask testing facility to assist manufacturers in fast-tracking the supply of masks for hospital staff.

Scientists in full PPE looking at a vial. They are working on the COVID-19 vaccine.

From our lab to you: manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine

How do we produce a COVID-19 vaccine that is safe, effective and can be mass-produced? We take you into our labs to find out!

Smooth sailing: fire-resistant cladding for ships, ahoy!

We helped a Tasmanian-based manufacturer create a new and improved fire-resistant cladding for ships to keep you fire-safe on land, and at sea.

Dr Jurg Schutz holding onto some play equipment in a playground.

Meet our researcher: Dr Jurg Schutz

Dr Jurg Schutz is part of the team helping Australian businesses manufacture face masks. He gives us the low down on this research.

3D-printed artery stent keeps blood flowing

There are lots of things you can achieve through 3D printing. But who would have thought life-saving 3D printed artery stents could be one of them?

HMAS Rankin, sixth submarine of the Collins class, underway in 2006 Image: James R. Evans

We dive, dive, dive below the surface of submarine repair

When the navy have to repair a submarine they need to take them out of water and out of action. Our cold spray technology could help reduce this downtime.

Woman standing against a machine smiling at the camera.

Meet our COVID-19 researcher: Tram Phan

Tram Phan is making the vaccine proteins that will be used in The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate. She gives us the low down.

surgeon with face mask on

Supporting Aussie manufacturing of COVID-19 face masks

Local manufacturers have answered the call, boosting the supply of facemasks for COVID-19.

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Optical filters focus on the Sun

The European Space Agency and NASA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft launched last week on a 10-year mission. It will capture some of the most detailed images of the sun that have ever been seen before, using our special optical filters.

Out of this world: work experience at NASA!

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at NASA? One of our researchers has recently returned from a three-month stint at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs in the USA.

Bubbles for your beer, out of thin air!

Have you ever wondered where the bubbles in your beer came from, and whether it would be possible to re-energise your beer? We may have a futuristic solution to flat beer!

Synthesism: when metal organic frameworks and art combine

Artist in residence Chris Henschke resently explored the art and science of metal organic frameworks (also known as MOFs).