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PhD research sets world record for solar-to-hydrogen efficiency
Even as power grids and passenger vehicles transition to renewable energy, the fact remains that one third the world’s CO2 emission comes from more energy-intensive industries
NASA stops at ANU on way to moon and Mars
Badri Younes, a NASA engineer serving as Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) and SCaN Program Manager, spoke at the Birch Innovation Space about his job building next generation technologies to s
Australia can lower CO2 emissions in Asia Pacific by 8.6%
Australia could drastically lower carbon emissions in the Asia-Pacific region by exporting zero-carbon commodities such as electricity, green hydrogen and green metals, according to new research by experts at The Australian National Univ
Scholarship winner to donate funds to Indigenous design summit
Charli Fell, winner of the 2022 Natasha Linard Scholarship for Women in Engineering and Technology, has promised to dedicate half of its funds to the continuation of a Local Design Summit that will benefit the ACT’s Indigenous and engineering communities.
New record signals bright future for solar tech
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have broken their own record to create a more efficient solar cell.

The ANU research team with Graphite Energy COO, Byron Ross, in the purpose-built sodium lab. From left: Associate Professor John Pye, Associate Professor Joe Coventry, Dr Ahmad Mojiri, Mr Byron Ross, and Dr Mahdiar Taheri.
ANU team reaches new highs in thermal energy storage
ANU researchers have reached a ground-breaking temperature of 800 degrees Celsius for a new thermal energy storage technology. Optimising storage of renewable energy is a crucial component in the transition away from fossil fuels.
Recent graduate returns to offer inspiration and advice
"Immerse yourself as much as you can, as quick as you can."

The Good News documents the achievements and accolades of the students and researchers who make up the ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science.
The Good News — Feb. 2022
Dean Nick Birbilis welcomes CECS students