While establishing an Australian Space Agency sounds exciting, government funding and collaboration between universities and industry need to catch up if we want to compete globally.…
The human spine helps inspire a novel bridge design
The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an innovative bridge pier.…
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.…
SpaceX launched more than just a car into outer space
Sending a car into space with Bowie on the stereo is a nice touch, but the real payload of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch is engineering innovation.…
Why we need more “out of the box” thinking in the construction industry
The construction industry can be risk averse, but one of create’s Most Innovative Engineers is trying to shake that attitude. …
Meet the people helping all-electric flight take off
All-electric flight has the potential to slash carbon emissions and reduce reliance on dwindling oil reserves. These mechanical engineers and industry heavyweights are investigating what needs to happ…
If we want to be the ‘clever country’ we need more STEM investment
Australian students have fallen behind the global pack in STEM performance. Can a new government plan help to turn the tide?…
Take your 3D printing project to the next level with this colour-changing ink
For the indecisive or expressive among us, MIT researchers have created a colour-changing ink that adds yet another layer of customisation to 3D printing.…
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…
Europe’s second-largest rail tunnel is a lesson in how to future proof infrastructure
As Australian cities brace for a population boom, it’s a good time to start thinking about what we can do now to future-proof our infrastructure. A project out of Europe has some useful lessons.…