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SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

World's first blue roses to go on sale

By Jeff Salton

21:33 October 25, 2009 PDT

The first blue roses will be available for sale next week in Japan (Photo: Florigene Ltd /...

They may not be exactly blue in color, but the long-awaited commercial release of the blue rose is set to take place in Japan next week (November 3). Thought to be impossible to create because they lack the blue pigment delphinidin, Australia-based Florigene and its Japanese parent company Suntory Holdings (known more for its beer than its floral conquests) began working together in 1990 to create a blue rose by introducing a blue gene from panzies and then irises into roses. It took until 2004 before the team could announce the successful development of blue roses. But before you go ordering a dozen or so for your loved one, check out the price – around ¥2,000-3,000 (US$22-32) each. Read More

SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Nullarbor fireball cameras lead scientists to location of rare meteorite

By Jeff Salton

17:12 September 21, 2009 PDT

The three all sky cameras on the Nullarbor Plain, Australia, took photographs of fireballs...

Not long ago, Gizmag featured an article about scientists capturing a rare image of upwards lightning. Now a different set of ‘men in white coats’ has taken shots of fireballs streaking across the night sky that then led to the discovery of a tiny and extremely rare meteorite in Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain. Not only that, the group also traced the meteorite’s roots back to its orbit and the asteroid from where it came. Read More

ECOGIZMO

Four time World Solar Challenge winner unveils new car - the Nuna5

By Paul Evans

19:20 July 14, 2009 PDT

Four time Solar Challenge winners unveil new car Nuna5

The team that won the World Solar Challenge for the last four years running has unveiled its latest solar racer. Like its predecessor, the Nuna5 from Delft University's Nuon Solar Team is covered with six square meters of solar panels but is 30kg lighter at a super low 160kg excluding driver. Read More

RESEARCH WATCH

New fire-proof coating could take the heat off building products

By Michael Mulcahy

04:19 June 26, 2009 PDT

HIPS fire-proof coatings can withstand temperatures up to 1830°F (1000°C)

Even when lives aren’t lost, the property destruction wrought by fires can be heartbreaking. The coatings used in most buildings don’t help, tending to break down at relatively low temperatures and often producing toxic fumes or smoke. To tackle this issue, Australian researchers have come up with a new coating material that can be cheaply produced, applied as easily as paint, and yet withstands temperatures of up to 1830°F (1000°C). Read More

ECOGIZMO

New technology could lead to 50% increase in tire recycling

By Karen Sprey

17:15 May 10, 2009 PDT

About a billion tires are discarded around the world each year despite demand exceeding su...

A new method of recycling old tires to produce high-quality rubber powders for making new rubber products is being developed in Australia. Its developers say it is energy-efficient, economically viable and environmentally responsible, and they hope it will result in 50 per cent more tires being recycled. Read More

 
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