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A flexible future

“Thin, flexible panels that will revolutionise how we use solar energy are on the drawing board at UNSW. Imagine a future in which thin, flexible solar panels cover the surfaces of cars and buildings, powering their activities. Xiaojing Hao, associate …

Quantum scientists demonstrate world-first 3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture

“UNSW scientists have shown that their pioneering single atom technology can be adapted to building 3D silicon quantum chips – with precise interlayer alignment and highly accurate measurement of spin states. The 3D architecture is considered a major step in the …

Best hope yet for aluminium-ion batteries

“UNSW Sydney’s Dr Dong Jun Kim has led a team of researchers to show rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries are a possibility with a future in renewable energy storage. Aluminium-ion batteries are a step closer to becoming a reality after a …

Quantum computing at scale: Australian scientists achieve compact, sensitive qubit readout

“A group led by Australian of the Year, Professor Michelle Simmons, has overcome another critical technical hurdle for building a silicon-based quantum computer. Professor Michelle Simmons’ team at UNSW Sydney has demonstrated a compact sensor for accessing information stored in …

Liquid metal discovery to make toxic water safe and drinkable

“An innovation in liquid metal chemistry could help one tenth of the planet’s population get access to clean drinking water at very low cost following breakthrough research from UNSW Sydney and RMIT. UNSW and RMIT researchers have discovered a …

UNSW Canberra research sheds new light on silicon nanoparticles

“New work on silicon nanoparticles – including a world-first – could be the next step forward for technologies such as optical circuits and security barcodes. New work by UNSW Canberra researchers on silicon nanoparticles could be the next step forward for technologies …

Seeing is believing - precision atom qubits achieve major milestone

“The unique Australian approach of creating quantum bits from precisely positioned individual atoms in silicon is reaping major rewards, with two of these atom qubits made to “talk” to each other for the first time. The unique Australian approach of …

Social robot developed at UNSW set to revolutionise workplace experience

“UNSW’s Creative Robotics Lab and the Fuji Xerox Research Technology Group have developed a social robot designed to promote creativity and collaboration in the workplace. Social robot developed at UNSW set to revolutionise workplace experience Twitter Facebook LinkedIn 08 …

Complete design of a silicon quantum computer chip unveiled

“A reimagining of today’s computer chips by UNSW engineers shows how a quantum computer can be manufactured – using mostly standard silicon technology. A reimagining of today’s computer chips by Australian and Dutch engineers shows how a quantum computer …

Laser-boron fusion now ‘leading contender’ for energy

“A laser-driven technique for creating fusion that dispenses with the need for radioactive fuel elements and leaves no toxic radioactive waste is now within reach, says a UNSW physicist. A laser-driven technique for creating fusion that dispenses with the need …