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…
Road reform has “major and growing problems” says ACCC chair
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims says engineers are more often expert witnesses than defendants or plaintiffs before the ACCC, but engineers should be aware of thei…
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.…
Is this chip the high-speed internet breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Australian researchers are one step closer to creating next-gen optical technologies – essential components for a high-speed internet.…
Disruptive technology: With major challenges come opportunities for engineers
While many companies are eager to embrace ‘disruptive’ technologies, few are equipped to implement them in a meaningful way. Enter Denise Goldsworthy who, after a long career as an engineer, now advis…