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…
$30 for custom-made prosthetics? With 3D printing, it’s becoming possible
A biomedical engineering student at Monash University is using 3D printing to create low-cost prosthetics for people missing fingers.…
How can Sydney’s public transport meet the needs of a growing population?
As Australia’s most populous city continues to expand, public transport will become key to linking Sydney’s inhabitants to jobs and infrastructure while reducing traffic congestion.…
Cracked phone screens might soon be a thing of the past thanks to new research
Smashed phone screens – they’ve happened to the best of us. But cracking the code of how to make a strong yet flexible glass for ‘oops’-proof screens is surprisingly hard.…
The National Energy Guarantee clears a hurdle, but more to come
Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy Council says there are still a few hurdles to clear.…