Life for biomedical engineer Jordan Nguyen involves giving kids telekinesis-like abilities, learning from out-of-body experiences, and mind-controlled vehicles – all enabled by technology.…
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Do underground cities offer a solution to the world’s urban boom?
Humans have moved from cave dwellings to skyscrapers. But we’re reaching a point where we can’t cram more buildings and people into cities as they stand. Maybe it’s time to head back into our ‘caves’ …
Can we actually build ethical robots? One engineer is stirring the debate
The idea of building ethical robots might not be impossible, depending on your definitions. Nor is it a trivial issue.…
Will synthetic biology be the breakthrough technology of the 21st century?
With precision tools, synthetic biology has enormous implications, offering hope against some of our major global challenges.…
Renewable energy has a storage problem. Is more pumped hydro the solution?
Pumped hydro is a cost-effective alternative for energy storage to offset fluctuations in renewable energy supply, and it’s primed to take off in Australia.…
Can the Internet of Things extend infrastructure shelf life?
The Internet of Things should usher in a fresh era of efficient infrastructure, but an entirely new skillset is required to analyse data from these sensors.…
Sonar technology the latest method to deter shark attacks
Following a recent increase in shark attacks, the NSW Government is investing in technologies such as the Clever Buoy, a shark-detecting sonar system.…
Australia the latest to join international nuclear fusion efforts
Australia’s nuclear agency will lend its expertise to an international nuclear fusion organisation to find the “Holy Grail” of energy production.…
6 future tech trends that will change the world in 2018
Here’s what six remarkable engineers from around the world had to say about the future tech trends to look out for.…
This little origami robot can go where Mars rovers can’t
An Australian university student designed an origami robot that can be used to explore the surface of Mars during an internship with NASA.…