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…
New solar cells help zero in on energy-efficient buildings
New flexible solar cells made by a team at the University of NSW from non-toxic materials are sparking excited talk about ‘zero-energy’ buildings, which generate as much power as they consume.…
You can ride on the world’s first solar-powered train in Byron Bay
Byron Bay has taken steps towards renewable energy-powered transport by refurbishing a world-first electric train that runs completely on solar.…
Introducing the first Australian-built electric car
The Australian-first electric car, designed with the mining industry in mind, kicks off production.…
New detection method could nip concrete creep in the bud
A solution to concrete creep might be at hand with new research into its physical origins.…