Although government and industry agree the proposed National Energy Guarantee is a step in the right direction, the COAG Energy Council says there are still a few hurdles to clear.…
Here’s how the construction industry can do its part in the war on waste
Using materials made from organic waste could help the construction industry reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to the circular economy.…
New grants help renewable energy innovators reach a global audience
Have a renewable energy project that you think could change the world? Australia’s national renewable energy agency is giving millions in funding to help launch projects to the world stage.…
This new innovation could put millions of old tyres to good use
A ground-breaking project has the potential to divert millions of used tyres from landfill and into permeable pavements for suburban streets, car parks, footpaths and bike paths.…
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.…
Is this new algorithm the best in the world for analysing streaming data?
To track trends, algorithms have to wade through a constant flow of streaming data, focussing on the important bits while strategically forgetting the rest. This has historically been hard to do quick…
F1 in Schools: Australian team races to first place at the annual competition
The annual F1 in Schools race combines fast cars and an international competition to showcase the fun side of STEM education.…
Can this unique approach help more parents achieve better work-life balance?
School holidays can leave working parents struggling to maintain work-life balance. That’s why one engineering company is taking steps to make this time a little easier.…
This bio-inspired camera could help detect hidden cancer
Taking a cue from nature, engineers in the US have created a novel camera that mimics the eye of the mantis shrimp to detect cancer.…
Potholes could be a thing of the past thanks to this secret ingredient
Wherever there are roads, there are potholes – we’ve come to accept it as a given. But a recent discovery out of the UK might make it possible to have the former without the latter. …