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…
Solar roads: The way of the future, or a path to nowhere?
Are solar roads the answer to the world’s energy and environmental woes? How practical and useful is their technology right now? And do they have a future in our sunburnt country?…
Driverless cars are hitting Australia’s streets in two world-first trials
The driverless cars revolution is gaining traction, with two Australian cities announcing trials of the groundbreaking technology.…
New research promises to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2050
Reducing the cost of implementing carbon capture and storage technologies will be the primary aim of new Melbourne laboratories.…
This software makes hands-free computer operation a reality
A year 11 student has developed computer software to help people with upper body paralysis use their computers.…