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Australian innovators in solar world first
Wednesday 15 Feb 2012

Researchers at the Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility have developed the world's most efficient broadband nanoplasmonic solar cells.

Mental gyms reap younger minds
Thursday 2 Feb 2012

A daily mental 'work-out' has given a group of over 50s the brain performance of younger people a Swinburne clinical trial has shown.

Sell your Science on Catalyst
Tuesday 31 Jan 2012

ABC TV's science program Catalyst, is looking for researchers to explain what fascinates them about their science.

Strategic player challenges tip matches
Tuesday 24 Jan 2012

Grand Slam tennis players could improve their chances of winning through more strategic use of challenges, Swinburne research has found.

Can exotic herbs counter ageing?
Friday 13 Jan 2012

Swinburne PhD candidate Matthew Pase is investigating whether dietary supplements can help counter the slowing of brain function with age.

Drugs threat to young festival drivers
Monday 19 Dec 2011

Swinburne research has shown even low doses of methamphetamine or ecstasy significantly increase erratic and dangerous driving behaviour.

Swinburne magazine out now
Thursday 15 Dec 2011

The December 2011 edition of Swinburne magazine is now available.

Kim Carr launches ATC
Thursday 8 Dec 2011

Senator Kim Carr has formally launched Swinburne's architecturally striking 'see-through' Advanced Technologies Centre.

Swinburne astronomer at Nobel ceremony
Wednesday 7 Dec 2011

Swinburne astrophysicist, Professor Warrick Couch has been invited to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm.

Making future buildings safer
Tuesday 6 Dec 2011

The capacity to test the integrity of new structures has been boosted thanks to Swinburne's new Smart Structures Laboratory.