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…
45 million reasons why Australia needs a Modern Slavery Act
It’s likely the government will introduce a Modern Slavery Act soon. Such a step has been a long time coming, but what does it mean and why is it important?…
Can forensic engineering teach you to think like a detective?
Want to help solve engineering mysteries? Lessons in forensic engineering are helping students think like detectives to learn more about what happens when things go wrong. …
Australia’s city skylines inspire one woman to pursue civil engineering
In 2013, Eleonora Lucamarini embarked on a journey from Italy to Australia with no idea that a trip overseas would change the course of her career.…
This bendable concrete doesn’t crack under pressure
Researchers from Singapore have developed a bendable type of concrete that retains the strength and endurance of regular concrete.…