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Sea sponge inspires super strong compressible material
Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and stiffness that could improve architectural and product designs.
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Sea sponge inspires super strong compressible material
Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and stiffness that could improve architectural and product designs.
Read the story
Federal Government approves RMIT technology for journey to the Moon
23 Apr 2026
A small module comprising an air-filled chamber and devices to transmit data on the environmental conditions inside has been designed and tested at RMIT University as part of a mission led by Lunaria One and supported by the Australian Space Agency to eventually grow plants on the Moon.
RMIT University launches Cloud Innovation Lab, powered by Amazon Web Services
22 Apr 2026
RMIT University has launched the RMIT AWS Innovation Lab (RAIL), powered by Amazon Web Services, in a landmark strategic collaboration designed to accelerate clinical research and public health, drive digital innovation and strengthen industry partnerships across Australia.
Colour test ‘sniffs out’ dangerous staph strains fast
16 Apr 2026
Researchers have developed a rapid colour-changing test that can distinguish between different strains of golden staph, including those likely to be virulent and antibiotic resistant.
Scientists take major step towards a working quantum battery
18 Mar 2026
Australian researchers have demonstrated the world’s first proof-of-concept quantum battery, opening new possibilities for faster, more efficient energy storage.
Digital inclusion project puts First Nations voices at the centre
11 Mar 2026
Five years of collaboration with remote First Nations communities has helped locals secure better digital services and greater control over how they connect.
‘Sea creature’ minibot hoovers up oil spills
10 Mar 2026
RMIT University engineers in Australia have built a remote-controlled minibot that hoovers up oil spills using an innovative filtering system inspired by sea urchins.
RMIT welcomes Minister of Industry and Advanced Manufacturing to announce Skills Solutions Partnerships
04 Mar 2026
The University was pleased to welcome Victorian Government Minister of Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, and Minister for Creative Industries, the Hon. Colin Brooks MP, to its state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Precinct this week.
‘Incredibly resilient’ nylon device creates electricity under tonnes of pressure
20 Feb 2026
RMIT University researchers have developed a flexible nylon-film device that generates electricity from compression and keeps working even after being run over by a car multiple times, opening the door to self-powered sensors on our roads and other electronic devices.
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