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Innovative sports bra leads to major award
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Handheld surgical ‘biopen’ repairs damaged cartilage in sheep
Researchers have shown that a handheld 3D printing pen can successfully print living cells in surgery to repair cartilage defects in sheep.
New smart textile is the muscle behind next generation devices
A smart textile made from carbon nanotube and spandex fibres is capable of sensing and moving in response to a stimulus from a muscle or joint.
UOW a model of innovation
The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, has described UOW鈥檚 efforts in engineering and materials science and innovation as a model for the nation.
Materials scientist named Eureka Prize finalist
Professor Gordon Wallace nominated for a prestigious Eureka Prize for his pioneering work developing 鈥榠ntelligent polymers鈥�.
Harvesting seaweed to make skin from the sea
Researchers from the South Coast of NSW are hoping to develop new treatments for burns and wounds, by using the most plentiful resource at their fingertips 鈥� the sea.