UNSW researchers have built an Australian-first bicycle that can take riders up to 125 kilometres on a single battery charge and $2 of hydrogen - proof that hydrogen power is viable right now. Associate Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou and his team have developed a method of compacting 100 litres of hydrogen to just 50 grams, a key achievement in providing portable energy.

Firefighters still rely on paper-based maps to deal with fire incidents; these maps are distributed at the start of each shift and are usually out of date by the time firefighters get them. PocketFire is a a real-time mapping and data collection solution for mobile devices that allows firefighters to use their own smartphones or tablets to generate and share real time maps and other crucial information of incidents. UNSW's David Morrison maps it out for us.

Online shopping for glasses offers convenience, choice and low prices, but it's hard to know if what you’re buying will actually suit your face. Framefish is virtual try-on software that allows you to upload a photo of your face so you can see exactly what you’ll look like in your new specs. UNSW's Peter Anderson takes us through his app.

The world has more than enough food to end hunger - the problem is getting the surplus from those who have it to those who need it. Foodbank Local is a smartphone/tablet app that’s like online shopping for food donations, helping supermarkets, bakeries and other food donors to connect with local charities fast. The Foodbank Local team were one of three finalists at the 2013 Microsoft Imagine World Cup, winning a grant of $50,000 to develop the project. UNSW's Brad Lorge takes us into "the...

Everyone needs to eat, and everyone usually eats around the same time, so often there’s a friend close by who also wants to eat, or better still, is planning to cook. Collaboreat is a website that connects you and your hungry friends. Why eat greasy take-away on your own, when you can have a healthy home cooked meal with your mates? UNSW's Chen Wang shares his recipe for better eating.

UNSW researchers are a step closer to proving whether explosives — rather than water — can be used to extinguish an out-of-control bushfire. Dr Graham Doig, of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, is conducting the research, which extends a long-standing technique used to put out oil well fires. The process is not dissimilar to blowing out a candle: it relies on a blast of air to knock a flame off its fuel source. Doig travelled to the Energetic Materials Research...

UNSW's Professor Emma Johnston on her work in marine ecology, inspiring a new generation of scientists and why diving in Sydney Harbour still gives her a buzz. Professor Johnston is Director of UNSW's Sydney Harbour Research Program at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, and is the inaugural recipient of the Australian Academy of Science's Nancy Mills Medal for Women in Science. Professor Johnston is one of the co-hosts of Coast Australia.

UNSW Australia Scientia Professor Stuart Wenham on how the revolutionary application of hydrogen based technology in the production of solar cells significantly improves their efficiency while simultaneously driving down production costs. Prof Wenham's research has been awarded the prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize of £300,000 ($A560,000).

The UNSW Solar Racing Team, Sunswift, have raised the bar for solar powered vehicles with eVe, a sleek and sporty car built on the premise of practicality that could usher in a new era of sustainable driving in Australia. These innovative electric vehicles are raced at the biannual World Solar Challenge, this year's competition features 40 teams from 23 coulntries. The race spans a gruelling 3000km spanning across the harsh Australian desert. Sunswift have maintained an impressive track...

So what do science and rock stars have in common? Quite a lot, if this once one-off science event is anything to go by. For one night only, UNSW Science joins with Science Alert and I F***ing Love Science to present an evening of total geek-out - IFLS Live! at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. Featuring Veratasium's Derek Muller, IFLS founder Elise Andrew, Henry Reich from Minute Physics, Carin Bondar of Wild Sex, UNSW's Andrea Morello, Destin from Smarter Every Day, Adam Spencer, Dr Karl...

A new method of recycling that combines different waste materials to come up with a new sustainable product. A win win for both business and the environment. Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla's earlier work "From Shopping Bags to Steel" may be seen via the link at right of page.

Researchers at UNSW Australia have proposed a new way to distinguish between quantum bits that are placed only a few nanometres apart in a silicon chip, taking them a step closer to the construction of a large-scale quantum computer.

Associate Professor Sami Kara from UNSW's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering on the 3D printer, and why it could lead to a new manufacturing world of "desktop factories."

An unmanned tractor and seeding machine developed by engineers at UNSW will improve agricultural productivity for broad acre farmers and enable cropping on upwards of 20 per cent more land. The Smart Seeder, developed by Associate Professor Jay Katupitiya from UNSW's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering in partnership with the Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) uses advanced control systems and sensors to plant seeds and perform other tasks with a degree of...

A UNSW-led team of Australian researchers has achieved a breakthrough that brings the prospect of a network of super-fast quantum computers - connected via a quantum internet --closer to reality.

The School of Chemical Engineering at the University of New South Wales recently celebrated its history. This a highlight of that history.

UNSW researchers have achieved a quantum breakthrough, turning the nucleus of an atom into a qubit or quantum bit - the building blocks of super powerful quantum computers of the future.

Australia relies on a whole lot of critical data from its friendly neighbours. But what if the planned new satellites from the US and Europe aren't getting off the ground? Can we afford to be a freeloader any longer? There are clever low-cost ways for Australia to develop a space program.

Australian summers are lasting longer and happening more often, according to latest research from the Centre for Climate Change Research.

Just how much plastic is there floating around in our oceans? Dr Erik van Sebille from UNSW's Climate Change Research Centre has completed a study of ocean "garbage patches", and has found that in some regions the amount of plastic outweighs that of marine life. MORE INFO: http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/7/4/044040 UNSW Climate Change Research Centre: http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/7/4/044040 Sound effects provided by freeSFX http://www.freesfx.co.uk

Hydrogen is on of the world's most plentiful energy sources. It's clean and abundant. But storing hydrogen has been the issue. A UNSW researcher has now solved that problem with an innovative  new material that is lightweight and compact.

Tracking the 15-year journey to make a bionic eye, from pulling apart old car parts to make electrodes to the super high-tech equipment the team works with today.

A research team led by Australian engineers has created the first working quantum bit based on a single atom in silicon, opening the way to ultra-powerful quantum computers of the future.

The UNSW Tyree Energy Technologies Building (TETB) accommodates and showcases state-of-the-art and leading edge research in clean energy including photovoltaics, carbon capture and storage.  The building houses the Australian Energy Research Institute, a sustainable energy think tank that focuses on transforming energy research into practical applications. The Institute builds upon 30 years of energy research leadership at UNSW. The TETB Project is an initiative of the Australian...