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…
The surprising effect better pipe design will have on energy bills
You probably don’t give much thought to the water running through your pipes, but it takes a surprisingly high amount of energy to get that water into your glass.…
Can we actually build ethical robots? One engineer is stirring the debate
The idea of building ethical robots might not be impossible, depending on your definitions. Nor is it a trivial issue.…
First next-gen warship passes trial run with flying colours
The first warship from the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance successfully completes its sea trials.…
Do HSCs measure up to the demands of engineering degrees?
HSC physics left me ill-prepared for my engineering degree, which made me wonder: What needs to happen to narrow the gap between high school and university courses?…