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…
Engineering takes Canberra: Meet the MP combining STEM with politics
Karen Andrews is the only female Federal MP with an engineering background. She speaks about her career and encouraging students to study STEM subjects.…
Can a ‘lab-on-a-chip’ make diagnosing illnesses in the field more reliable?
An innovative lab-on-a-chip could make diagnosing illnesses safe, reliable and cheap for areas that lack clinics and diagnostic equipment.…
Personalised surfboard designs are riding the 3D printing wave
Australian researchers are using the flexibility of 3D printing to take personalised surfboard designs to the limit.…
Engineering breakthroughs top this year’s list of the most innovative companies
Engineering and technology feature prominently among the cutting-edge products and programs recognised in this year’s Australian Financial Review (AFR) list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies.…