Can the hovering of a drone replace the attentive eye of a farmer? Agriculture Victoria discuss a new trial which aims to find out the answer.
Drone footage of a herd of sheep
Science and Technology
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Scientists working on a vaccine
Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine
Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus 2019-nCov novel coronavirus concept. Microscope virus close up. 3d rendering.
Melbourne joins global fight for COVID-19 vaccine
The race is on to find a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) and Melbourne researchers are leading the way.
Dr Amanda Caples
Women in science: closing the gender gap
How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.
Educator workshopping ideas with a group of students
Venture capitalism hits its stride in Victoria
Find out how a LaunchVic-supported course is nurturing our state’s thriving startup culture.
Tunnel in the mine
Searching for dark matter: Stawell’s gift to the world
In the gold mine township of Stawell, about 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, researchers are searching for the existence of dark matter.
Chuan-Dong from INWENTECH holding his award
Melbourne’s award-winning cancer treatment device
Cancer treatment is set to become more accurate thanks to a device created by startup INWENTECH.
Presenter talks to the audience
Navigating the chaos of everyday life
Read about the local data company using startup innovation to navigate the chaos of everyday life.
’Til the cows come home, celebrating 50 years of farming at Ellinbank
Australia is one of the most efficient dairy producers in the world. We visit Ellinbank, where dairy research & development has been ticking away over
Portrait of Tara
Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow
Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.
Sarah Callil photo
Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil
With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”
Dr Drew Barry
Get to know Dr Drew Berry, the Steven Spielberg of science animation
Combining science and cinema to reveal the microscopic worlds inside human bodies - we find out more about the work of biomedical animator Drew Berry.
Scientists inspecting samples
How Melbourne’s medical precincts are contributing to global health
Infectious disease expert Sharon Lewin speaks to us about why Melbourne is leading the race to cure HIV.
Screen of the KneoWorld program
Taking learning to the next level: Melbourne tech company a global hit
With its online education platform KneoWorld being rolled out in schools overseas we speak to a Melbourne tech company on the rise.
Kookaburra Smart Ball.
The smart ball bowling over the cricketing world
Proudly Victorian-made, an innovative microchipped cricket ball has made its world debut at the holy grail of cricket, Lord's.
Woman examining petri dish and microscope.
Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth
A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.
Junior RoboCup 2019.
Student RoboCup training the next generation of innovators
WATCH THE VIDEO: This year’s Digital Innovation Festival wrapped up on 6 September. One of the event highlights was the student RoboCup competition.
Device that won the award
World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award
One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.
