The University of Melbourne was established in 1853 in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. Today the University of Melbourne has over 36,600 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The university's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Biotechnology are regarded highly among world-wide universities. The University of Melbourne is ranked in the very top 100 of world-wide universities for its academic programs and is noted for its numerous Rhodes Scholars and a recent Nobel Prize recipient.
Energy & Green Tech
Since the ancient Greeks, humankind has known that if you bring two things into contact, a small amount of electricity is created. One example is that we can rub a balloon with our hair and generate enough electricity to ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Engineering
Simple changes to ventilation systems can significantly decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and reduce energy consumption in office buildings, a pilot research project led by the City of Melbourne in partnership with the ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Computer Sciences
When you hear the words "time crystal" you could be forgiven for imagining something fantastic like a magic crystal ball or a device for time travel. But time crystals are very real, although they are a bit like magic.
Mar 3, 2022
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Software
Using an algorithm based on the physical properties of soap bubbles, researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed software to solve operational issues in designing open-pit mines.
Dec 8, 2021
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Computer Sciences
In 2020, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions on students sitting exams in person, the United Kingdom's school exam regulator, Ofqual, used an algorithm to determine their final year grades.
Nov 24, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Air cleaners (sometimes also called air purifiers or scrubbers) have been used for decades to filter out particles in the air from our homes, offices and laboratories.
Aug 16, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Your smart device could soon be even smarter with a new infrared light emitting diode (LED) that is 'tuneable' to different wavelengths of light—it could enable your fridge to tell you when your food is going off and your ...
Aug 13, 2021
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Internet
New research reveals while mainstream media remains the main go-to news source for Gen Z and Millennials, young people worldwide are relying on multiple platforms, such as social media, for information on the coronavirus ...
Apr 1, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at the University of Melbourne will use new materials to try to tap more efficiency from solar panels.
Oct 7, 2020
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Security
Flaws in the iVote internet and telephone voting system used in the 2019 New South Wales election could have made it vulnerable to undetectable voter fraud, a new report has revealed.
Nov 14, 2019
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