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…
Introducing the first Australian-built electric car
The Australian-first electric car, designed with the mining industry in mind, kicks off production.…
Is this the most aerodynamic bike helmet in the world?
Bicycle helmets are the most intensely researched area of cycling aerodynamics. One mechanical engineer has pulled ahead of the pack to create a helmet with a unique design to maximise speed and minim…
Cracked phone screens might soon be a thing of the past thanks to new research
Smashed phone screens – they’ve happened to the best of us. But cracking the code of how to make a strong yet flexible glass for ‘oops’-proof screens is surprisingly hard.…
What happens when you transform living cells into wearable tech?
Your next health check might come courtesy of this chic, discreet, 3D-printed ‘living tattoo’.…