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…
Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conventional base metals and alloys.…
This free tool helps companies spot renewable energy opportunities
Companies involved in renewable energy and power demand management can now identify the areas with the greatest opportunities.…
Medical robots are coming to an operating theatre near you
Medical robots won’t get emotional, they won’t get tired, and they won’t get distracted. And they’re already helping human surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery.…
Innovative renewable energy project takes advantage of Queensland’s natural resources
A century after the heyday of North Queensland’s Kidston gold mine, it is set to yield another precious commodity: a world-first integrated solar and pumped hydro renewable energy hub that will delive…