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…
At the rate we’re going, gender equity is 200 years away – here’s how to fix that
According to recent estimates, it could take more than two centuries to achieve gender equity. But more women in leadership and changing cultural attitudes could speed things up for the engineering in…
Windows could double as solar power generators in future cities
As we move towards a zero-emissions future, using windows to create solar power gives the construction industry a chance to reduce its carbon footprint.…
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down to the size of a sugar cube.…
If we want to be the ‘clever country’ we need more STEM investment
Australian students have fallen behind the global pack in STEM performance. Can a new government plan help to turn the tide?…