Science and Technology

The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program is an early warning system to detect new incursions of exotic bee pests and pest bees.

For over two decades, Agriculture Victoria researcher Dr Mekonnen Haile-Mariam has helped improve the way the Australian dairy industry operates.

Swinburne University space lecturer Kim Ellis will become Australia’s first female astronaut when she blasts off into space in 2023.

Meet RMIT University’s Tim Lutton, named Design Institute of Australia’s Industrial Design Graduate of the Year.

Local researchers have created a finger prick test that can reveal your level of immunity and establish whether you may need a COVID-19 booster shot.

On the back of the COP26 in Glasgow, Jarad Daniels, the new CEO of the Melbourne-headquartered Global CCS Institute, talks carbon capture trends.

An old saying goes, a little knowledge is a good thing. When it comes to stopping biosecurity threats to Australia it’s a great thing.

In a talent win, the UK’s former Deputy Chief Vet is now our Chief Vet, helping to keep Victoria safe on the animal health and biosecurity frontline.

Senior scientist Dr Peter Moate recently retired, but in his 42 year career he contributed to world-leading research in agriculture & medicine.

Find out how a local company is connected to Steven Spielberg’s film, 'Minority Report'.

Cobalt Design in North Melbourne has taken out the Victorian Premier’s Design Award’s top honour for a revolutionary eye testing machine.

Helping Victorian farmers face challenges such as droughts, floods and bushfires are all in a day’s work for this experienced man of the land.

In a world first, scientists in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley take inspiration from sundials to reap rewards for fruit growers and consumers.

Scientists aiming for the world’s first carbon neutral dairy farm in West Gippsland find new ways to use excess energy the farm generates.

Dr Andrew Wang is a medical professional with a skilled migrant visa working at Sunshine Hospital in Melbourne’s West.

Researchers at Agriculture Victoria’s Tatura SmartFarm discovered how much light is needed by blush pears to produce their red colour.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re giving a shout-out to three women who are ground-breaking…. in every sense of the word.

Some of Europe’s most industrial areas have an approach to net zero emissions that may have pointers for Victoria.