Australia’s space industry has the chance to be a world leader, but first it needs a boost
While establishing an Australian Space Agency sounds exciting, government funding and collaboration between universities and industry need to catch up…
Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?
A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a system to help close the communicati…
Soft robots gain superpowers thanks to these cheap yet strong “muscles”
Most robots rely on a system of rigid motors to lift heavy objects. But advances in soft robotics could see machines mimic the human musculoskeletal system to do heavy lifting.…
World record set for harvesting renewable energy from solar concentrator
Australian researchers have set a world record for efficiency for a solar concentrator dish, achieving a 97 per cent conversion of sunlight into steam.…
How to design a camera that helps robots see the world in a new light
Drones, autonomous cars and other complex robots need a new set of eyes to help them see the world like we do. This new camera might do the trick.…
How will autonomous vehicles change our cities?
Autonomous vehicles are expected to have a disruptive effect on travel, but could end up creating gridlock.…