Engineering has an LGBTQ+ representation problem – here’s how to fix it
Much attention has been paid to the gender disparity in engineering, but the subject of LGBTQ+ representation is less dominant in public discourse.…
New innovation tests for malaria without drawing a drop of blood
A 24-year-old Ugandan engineer has won Africa’s most prestigious engineering prize for inventing a quick, low-cost malaria test that doesn’t require d…
Soft robots gain superpowers thanks to these cheap yet strong “muscles”
Most robots rely on a system of rigid motors to lift heavy objects. But advances in soft robotics could see machines mimic the human musculoskeletal system to do heavy lifting.…
DIY-style kit makes drugs on demand for crisis situations
This portable pharmaceutical manufacturing system is making access to life-saving medicine easier – all while cutting costs and wait times. …
Auto industry shifts focus to engineering cars of the future
Despite auto manufacturing heading offshore, engineers in Australia are still hard at work on the technology needed for building the cars of the future. …
Women engineers pressing for progress
Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated field but, to coincide with International Women’s Day, a number of organisations operating within the engineering space are recognising the ro…