Environment
Australians more concerned about climate change than COVID-19
University of Melbourne research finds the top concern for most Australians is the environment and the impact of climate change, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local climate action blocked by foreign relations laws
Foreign relations laws are hindering efforts Australian state and local governments are making for global climate targets, says a University of Melbourne expert
The future of our cities is Indigenous
Australia’s unceded cities are part of Country – if we care for them they will care for us as we face the climate challenge, says University of Melbourne expert
We need to stop flushing opportunity down the toilet
A new technology that converts human urine into fertiliser onsite could enable a sustainable expansion of urban farming says a University of Melbourne expert.
Healing Country
We need to recognise the deep knowledge First Peoples bring in managing and adapting to changing environments, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Australia’s water tragedy has urgent lessons for America
Emulating Australia’s failing water market won't help the US manage this precious resource, say University of Melbourne and LaTrobe University experts
How can we prevent Insect Armageddon?
University of Melbourne geneticist Phil Batterham discusses his work on insecticides and how to develop more effective and sustainable pest control strategies
Artists, environment and truth telling in Indonesia
Indonesia's environmentally activist artists are also confronting the country's political past as they seek new way forward says University of Melbourne expert.
New mobile sensor could transform testing for remote areas
University of Melbourne engineers have developed a sensor that could be used for low-cost medical and environmental diagnostic testing in remote areas.
If these walls could talk
A University of Melbourne expert says the Digital Bricks at Science Gallery Melbourne fuse technology and architecture with Australia’s Indigenous culture.