Macquarie Bank experts say there has never been a better time for investing in infrastructure.…
Can CRISPR turn back the clock on ageing?
Life expectancy only seems to go upwards, but how far can it go? Meet some of the bioengineers wielding CRISPR technology to stop ageing in its tracks.…
Will 3D printing ever be the king of Australian manufacturing?
When it comes to 3D printing, is Australia falling behind the rest of the world?…
A bit of salt gives lithium batteries just the right kick
A CSIRO-led team gave lithium batteries a boost by immersing the electrodes in a mixture of ionic liquids and lithium salt.…
This startup wants to convert your paper and plastic waste into oil
A local startup has developed a process, in partnership with the University of Sydney, to convert paper and plastic waste into a stable bio-crude oil.…
The longest rail tunnel in the world has opened in Switzerland
In the works since the 1940s, The 57 km Gotthard Tunnel from Erstfeld to Bodio is not just the longest rail tunnel – it’s also the deepest.…
Engineering Olympians: How technology is changing the game for elite athletes
Australian elite athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Rio have increasingly used technology in order to innovate their way to the top.…
Australia’s city skylines inspire one woman to pursue civil engineering
In 2013, Eleonora Lucamarini embarked on a journey from Italy to Australia with no idea that a trip overseas would change the course of her career.…
Your online orders might soon arrive via drone delivery
Australia Post has announced it will trail drone delivery for small parcels – so keep your eyes to the sky.…
Why engineers are crucial to the success of the SDGs
Bringing the UN’s newest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fruition will demand the skills of engineers. Here’s how they can contribute.…