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…
Thinking of investing in infrastructure? Here’s why now is the time
Macquarie Bank experts say there has never been a better time for investing in infrastructure.…
This spray-on concrete helps old buildings last during an earthquake
A team of civil engineers in Canada has developed an environmentally friendly spray-on concrete that can help structures weather earthquakes without damage.…
Online education is bringing knowledge to the masses
Knowledge is power and it belongs to the people, says online education pioneer and Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun.…
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.…