Science and Engineering

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Dr Ben McNeil from the UNSW Climate Change Research Centre on how some businesses are way ahead in planning for a low carbon future.&nbsp;

When you hear the words "Climate Change", what do you think of - last week's, thunderstorm, or something longer-term? Do you think the media gives credence to climate change deniers?In this video Dr Ben Newell from UNSW's School of Psychology talks about the difficulties for climate scientists in cutting through misconception and misinformation to get their messages across.&nbsp; Dr Newell has written a paper on the Psychology of Global Warming with Professor Andy Pitman of the UNSW Climate Change Research Centre.

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/1748-9326/7/4/044040UNSW Climate Change Research Centre:http://iopscience.iop.org/1748-9326/7/4/044040Sound effects provided byfreeSFXhttp://www.freesfx.co.uk

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 &pound;300,000 ($A560,000).

Produced by animation students from the University of New South Wales for Leadership Networks for Climate Change.

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on paper-based maps to deal with fire incidents; these maps are distributed at the start of each shift and are usually out of date by the time firefighters get them.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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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 wide-area pantry". &nbsp;

Everyone needs to eat, and everyone usually eats around the same time, so often there&rsquo;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 &mdash; rather than water &mdash; 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 Testing Center &mdash; a high-explosives and bomb test site in a remote part of New Mexico &mdash; in January this year to scale up tests he originally conducted at UNSW's heat transfer and aerodynamics laboratory. The New Mexico tests used a four-metre steel blast tube &mdash; which contained a cardboard cylinder wrapped in detonation cord &mdash; to produce a concentrated shockwave and rush of air. This was directed at a metre-high flame fuelled by a propane burner.The sudden change in pressure across the shockwave, and then the impulse of the airflow behind it pushed the flame straight off the fuel source. As soon as the flame doesn't have access to fuel anymore, it stops burning.Doig hopes the concept can now be scaled up to fight out-of-control forest and bushfires burning in remote parts of the world.

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.

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 record at the event, with their previous car setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest solar-powered vehicle in 2011.Sunswift consists of volunteer University students who passionately design, build and race extraordinary solar cars in the endless pursuit of a cleaner future.

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 and more&hellip;

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 accuracy previously not found in autonomous systems. The research team behind the invention were finalists for the 2012 Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology. They are now working with the GRDC to pursue further development and commercial production.

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.

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&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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 Government conducted as part of the Education Investment Fund, and has received Government funding of $75 million.The building is named after Sir William Tyree, a UNSW alumnus, successful innovator and businessman, and a major philanthropic supporter of Australian engineering and educational research. Sir William has generously donated $1 million towards the new centre and pledged a further bequest of $10 million.Situated on the corner of Anzac Parade and the University Mall, the TETB&nbsp; provides a gateway to the Faculty of Engineering, the Lower Campus, and the University as a whole.

Scientists at UNSW's School of Biomedical Engineering have discovered what speeds up the healing process.&nbsp; Professor John Whitelock, Head of School at UNSW's Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, and Research Fellow Dr Megan Lord reveal that in studying white blood cells, a short form of the molecule perlecan was discovered which not only promotes healing, but could promote bone growth.

UNSW Associate Professor Leonhard Bernold and his student Aaron Bonnano believe they are ahead in the race to live and mine on the moon. The Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) is currently organising a workshop that will look at the possibility of Off Earth Mining on both the moon and asteroids. For more information please visit the workshop website - go to: http://www.acser.unsw.edu.au/events/space_mining.html (or click on the link at right).

Plans for coal seam gas mining across Australia are expanding rapidly, yet there are no national regulations in place and a lack of information as to the possible environmental impacts.Dr Stuart Khan, from UNSW's Water Research Centre, outlines the processes involved in coal seam gas mining and the subsequent implications for our groundwater.

This seminar explores the way in which the media communicates information to the public on important social issues. It asks where the line should be drawn in fair, honest and balanced media reporting on issues that can influence&nbsp; public policy to the detriment or benefit of the general community.The panel session will be introduced and moderated by Associate Professor Teresa Senserrick,&nbsp; Chair NSW Chapter, Australasian College of Road Safety &amp; Transport and Road Safety (TARS) Research, UNSWSPEAKERS AND PANEL:Jonathan Holmes, host ABC Media Watch, will discuss and illustrate good and poor journalism, citing/showing examples of irresponsible media reporting.Dr Soames Job, Executive Director, National Road Safety Council, can speak from a road safety perspective on how the media helps or hinders government policy-making as well as dispel myths about public opinion.Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre, will address the question of ethical/non-ethical media practices and associated issues for the community to consider.&nbsp; That is, should there be more regulation on media reporting.Jacob Saulwick, Transport Reporter, Sydney Morning Herald

Plans for coal seam gas mining across Australia are expanding rapidly, yet there are no national regulations in place and a lack of information as to the possible environmental impacts.Dr Stuart Khan, from UNSW's Water Research Centre, outlines the processes involved in coal seam gas mining and the subsequent implications for our groundwater. He also discusses ways that urban water supplies can be more sustainably managed through water recycling.

The unique landscape surrounding UNSW's Fowlers Gap Arid Zone Research Station near Broken Hill has drawn researchers from around the world for over 40 years, spawning over 300 PhDs and over 1,000 scientific papers. Australia's only arid zone research station, it has enough diverse ecosystems and habitats to provide a vital snapshot of Australia's interior. This is where the most extensive long-term research on the kangaroo has been carried out; indeed the kangaroo sequences for David Attenborough's Life On Earth were shot here.In this video we look at how researchers from different universities are studying the social phenomenon of cooperative breeding, where groups of animals gather together like a family to support non-family members. Rare in most ecosystems, it's found at Fowlers Gap in abundance, even in the tiniest insects.

In a remarkable feat of micro-engineering, UNSW physicists have created a working transistor consisting of a single atom placed precisely in a silicon crystal.

The suburb of Merewether in Newcastle is providing engineers with critical data that will inform emergency personnel on how to plan better for the floods which have wreaked havoc across Australia in the past few years. A model of the suburb has been created in Sydney's Water Research Lab.

The tiniest silicon conducting wire ever made takes us a step closer to the creation of a practical quantum computer. Developed by UNSW PhD student Bent Weber, the wire is 10,000 times thinner than a human hair.

PLEASE NOTE: This video was taken &lsquo;on the streets&rsquo; and does not necessarily reflect safe cycling behaviour. On your bike? Then get online and sign up for UNSW?s Safer Cycling Study, launched this week.The past few years have seen an explosion in the number of cyclists on Australian roads. It's estimated that in metropolitan Sydney alone about 7000 cycling trips are made every weekday. With more people choosing to commute by bike, the debate is on as to the best way to safely accommodate the mix of bikes, cars and pedestrians.Dr Ros Poulos from the University of New South Wales is heading the Safer Cycling Study. She's hoping to enlist 2000 cyclists from across the state to gather information about cycling habits, with a particular regard to safety.&nbsp;Interested in joining the survey? Check out the Safer Cycling Study website under "Related Links" at right. Dr Ros Poulos (public health physician) from the University of New South Wales is the lead Chief Investigator on the Safer Cycling Study. Other Chief Investigators involved in the study are Dr. Julie Hatfield (psychologist), Prof Raphael Grzebieta (engineer), A/Prof Andrew McIntosh (biomechanicist) from UNSW and Prof. Chris Rissel (epidemiologist) from the University of Sydney. This research is supported under the Australian Research Council&rsquo;s Linkage Projects funding scheme in association with the RTA, Bicycle NSW, Sydney South West Area Health Service from NSW Health, and Willoughby City Council. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Professor Rob Brooks looks at one of the core issues raised in his book "Sex, Genes &amp; Rock 'n' Roll" - how music, in particular rock music, can aid in the search for a mate (or mates&hellip;Mick Jagger has sired children with four women over four decades).

Australia's only Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Prof Brynn Hibbert, talks about the potential of the electronic nose to sniff out graffiti artists, drug importers and terrorists, and how to catch a sports cheat.

Animation by Arts graduate Sabrina Woo for the Climate Change Simply Explained Series. It's about the ongoing effects even after we put the brakes on damaging behaviour that could impact on our climate.

Rips, plunging waves, jellyfish. dangerous rocks....A guide to staying safe and enjoying the beach by surf scientist Dr Rob Brander.

Prof Helen Swarbrick discusses a new clinical technique for the treatment of myopia (or short-sightedness) that involves reshaping the cornea using a hard contact lens worn at night. For more information on orthokeratology, click on the related link at right.

If you've ever tried waving to someone in a crowd, you'll how hard it is for small rainforest animals to signal to each other with so many other distractions to catch the eye. Dr Terrry Ord took his camera and robotic creature into the field to find out how lizards cope with visual noise.

UNSW's Sunswift team has broken a long-standing land speed record for solar vehicles, with a Guinness-verified top speed of 88 km/h. Project manager Daniel Friedman takes us through the record attempt, which involved a team of UNSW students across several faculties.

UNSW students have created new foods for a national competition. It's got all the ingredients. Fabulous food, creative flair. But it's so not about Masterchef.

Pilots from the UNSW Department of Aviation, in the Faculty of Science, and Aerospace Engineering Students from the Faculty of Engineering, spend an intensive week doing airborne exercises during the UNSW Flight Experimentation Program.

Taking images beamed from space, a research team at UNSW is providing swift and critical information to authorities dealing with disasters such as earthquakes, fires and floods.

Despite its humble beginnings, where equipment had to be begged or borrowed, the UNSW/ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence now leads the world in photovoltaic cell efficiency.