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Creating future-proof dwellings for a harsh climate
Australian research is reinventing what a smart, sustainable living space might look like in an era of extreme heat. [ + ]
Australia's buildings are starting to act on their own
Intelligent building technology has moved from something trialled and tested to something that's expected, changing how buildings are run, optimised and experienced every day. [ + ]
Solving the connectivity problem for smart apartments
In a new report, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has cautioned against the fragmentation of connectivity solutions for multi-dwelling units. [ + ]
What's driving APAC power and renewables in 2026?
Data centres and shifting energy policies are set to have a massive impact on the Asia–Pacific power industry this year. [ + ]
Alerting pilots and drivers to dangerous ice
Scientists from the University of Michigan have developed sensors that could help planes and cars avoid potentially fatal accidents. [ + ]
Why do a fifth of solar panels degrade rapidly?
An Australian study has explored a critical problem for solar energy: the phenomenon of a significant portion of solar panels failing much faster than expected. [ + ]
Can cathodic protection design support ESG outcomes?
Omniflex's David Celine explains how CP system design can support environmental, social and governance commitments, while lowering costs and improving maintenance capabilities. [ + ]
Taking action on sustainable cooling
Demand for cooling is set to triple by 2050, due to population increases, more extreme-heat events, and a rising number of low-income households gaining access to inefficient cooling. [ + ]
Tackling energy insecurity in remote communities
Researchers from Flinders and Macquarie Universities have presented the benefits of community-led energy systems for First Nations people in remote parts of Australia. [ + ]
New digital twin will plan the energy systems of the future
A Netherlands-based project has received a massive €16.5m grant to simulate and study the energy systems of the future via digital twin technology. [ + ]
Upskilling for the energy transition
In this interview, Anthea Middleton, CEO of Powering Skills Organisation, discusses the pathways and opportunities available to workers at retiring coal-fired power plants. [ + ]
Paper-thin LEDs that are kinder to the eye
A new, experimental LED is nearly as thin as paper and emits a warm, sun-like glow. [ + ]
Next-gen HVAC could use quantum computing
Scientists have recently turned to smart control methods such as quantum reinforcement learning to optimise energy use in residential heating and cooling. [ + ]
Protecting your enclosures from environmental hazards
Ingress Protection (IP) ratings provide valuable information about the protection level of an electrical enclosure against the intrusion of solid objects and liquids. [ + ]
AI fire-detection system is 'faster than the blink of an eye'
US researchers have developed a fire safety system that combines AI and standard security cameras; they say it could transform emergency response. [ + ]
