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Monash scientists have created a tiny on‑chip circuit that could power the next wave of quantum and AI technologies.This...
25/05/2026

Monash scientists have created a tiny on‑chip circuit that could power the next wave of quantum and AI technologies.

This new device can generate, guide and read light signals that carry information in a completely new way, using the “valley” properties of advanced materials. Until now, researchers could only do parts of this process separately. Now it all happens on one chip, and at room temperature.

It’s exciting because it’s about:

🔵 faster, more energy‑efficient computing
🔵 new tools for quantum tech and advanced imaging
🔵 a practical step toward programmable photonic chips
🔵 processing two images at once.

A huge achievement for the School of Physics and Astronomy and our international collaborators.

Read more: https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/monash-scientists-create-tiny-on-chip-circuit-that-could-power-next-generation-quantum-and-ai-technologies

24/05/2026

Upskilling in climate knowledge is great and all, but how do we turn it into meaningful action in the workplace?

If you, like Bonnie, want to connect climate science with practical frameworks, our Net Zero Academy courses will equip you with the skills you need to thrive in a low-carbon economy and drive sustainable change.

“The Net Zero program really looked to solidify both the science and the why, but also the tools and frameworks we could use to embed that in our organisation.”

Book before 30 June and receive 30% off with the code EOFY30. Link in bio 🔗

Big congratulations to Professor Stefan Maier from the School of Physics and Astronomy, who has been elected a Fellow of...
20/05/2026

Big congratulations to Professor Stefan Maier from the School of Physics and Astronomy, who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, one of the country’s highest honours for scientific achievement.

Professor Maier is internationally recognised for research that manipulates light at the nanoscale (think tiny structures with huge possibilities), helping drive advances in next-generation communications, sensing technologies, sustainable energy and future computing.

He was one of just 26 scientists across Australia elected in 2026.

“This recognition reflects the outstanding students and junior researchers I’ve had the privilege to work with throughout my career,” Professor Maier said.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more: https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/monash-physicist-elected-fellow-of-the-australian-academy-of-science

This , Dr Scarlett Howard from Monash University's School of Biological Sciences is shedding light on the incredible wo...
20/05/2026

This , Dr Scarlett Howard from Monash University's School of Biological Sciences is shedding light on the incredible world of our buzzing neighbours. While there are up to 26,000 bee species globally, Australia is home to a remarkable 2,000 to 3,000 native species.

"Bees are one of the most important and abundant groups of pollinators for crop production, native plant reproduction, and biodiversity..." says Dr Howard.

"Through this work, we aim to better understand how intelligence evolves, support pollinator conservation, protect food security, and raise awareness of Australia’s remarkable native bees."

Read about Dr Howard's recent research confirming that honeybees can actually process numerical information: https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/bees-pass-the-maths-test-study-confirms-insects-arent-just-winging-it

What if computers used dramatically less energy? What if night-vision systems could become smarter and more powerful?Mon...
20/05/2026

What if computers used dramatically less energy? What if night-vision systems could become smarter and more powerful?

Monash Science researchers are helping make both possibilities a reality.

Researchers from our School of Physics and Astronomy have secured more than $1.5 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage funding to tackle some big challenges through partnerships with industry.

One project aims to develop a breakthrough transistor technology that could reduce the energy demands of modern computing.

Another will explore advanced optical technologies that could transform future night-vision systems.

Congratulations to Professor Michael Fuhrer, Professor Stefan Maier and their teams on this fantastic achievement and exciting work shaping future technologies.

Read more 👉 https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/monash-science-researchers-secure-more-than-$1.5-million-in-arc-linkage-funding-for-next-generation-technologies

Caps off to all of our brilliant Monash Science students graduating in today’s ceremonies. From your very first lecture ...
18/05/2026

Caps off to all of our brilliant Monash Science students graduating in today’s ceremonies.

From your very first lecture to walking across that stage today, you have made the entire Monash community incredibly proud.

Welcome to the global Monash Science alumni network. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish 🎓

How do you calibrate the most sensitive instruments ever built?According to new research from the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGR...
13/05/2026

How do you calibrate the most sensitive instruments ever built?
According to new research from the global LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA collaboration, sometimes you use colliding black holes.

Researchers from OzGrav - ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery including Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy PhD student Mallika Sinha, have helped demonstrate for the first time that gravitational waves themselves can be used to measure and correct detector calibration.

The study analysed two exceptionally strong black hole merger events, GW240925 and GW250207, showing how these cosmic collisions can help scientists verify the accuracy of the instruments used to detect them.

“It was simply bad luck that such a loud event was observed while LIGO Hanford was in an unsettled state,” said Mallika Sinha. “As our detectors become more sensitive and we observe more events, situations like this will only become more common. Without astrophysical calibration, we might not be able to reliably analyse these interesting events and miss out on some nifty science."

The breakthrough marks an important step forward for precision gravitational-wave astronomy and future measurements of the Universe itself.

The research was published in Physical Review Letters and involved the international LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA collaborations alongside OzGrav partners across Australia.

Read more 👉 https://www.monash.edu/science/news-events/news/2026/how-black-hole-mergers-are-helping-scientists-calibrate-the-universes-most-sensitive-instruments

🦎 A huge congratulations to Monash researcher Jules Farquhar, a winner of the 2026 Max Day Environmental Science Fellows...
12/05/2026

🦎 A huge congratulations to Monash researcher Jules Farquhar, a winner of the 2026 Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award from the Australian Academy of Science.

Jules’ research is uncovering how the six-toothed rainbow skink has rapidly spread through Darwin, and what this means for native species and conservation across Australia.

Outstanding recognition for important work protecting Australia’s wildlife and ecosystems. 👏

Read more: https://science.org.au/news-events/news-views/academy-backs-early-career-researchers-protecting-australias-wildlife


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