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…
Can combining STEM skills with Indigenous knowledge help remote communities?
These engineers have plans to merge their STEM education with Indigenous knowledge to improve the wellbeing of people living in remote communities.…
The human spine helps inspire a novel bridge design
The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an innovative bridge pier.…
Shark-spotting drones are coming to a beach near you
Just in time for summer, surfers and swimmers flocking to Australia’s beaches have a new ally keeping them safe from shark encounters: drones.…
This human-like robot is lending a helping hand in aged care homes
The world of aged care is being offered a robotic hand by Zora, a cute, cuddly human-like robot.…