Semitransparent solar cells could be a boon for building energy efficiency
Researchers at UNSW are trying to take solar power one step further with semitransparent solar cells, which could see windows...
Life at the intersection of engineering and politics
Environmental engineer Declan Clausen was first elected to Newcastle City Council in 2015 at the age of 22. Today, he...
Sound the alarm: A sustainable future requires engineers to act now
The fate of human society depends on a sustainable future. Engineers must be part of the solution, writes Graham Davies.
New tech helps autonomous cars get their bearings day or night
Visual semantics allow robots to recognise places from opposing viewpoints.Place recognition is vital for robots and autonomous cars, but the...
3D-printed gloves help paratriathletes at the Commonwealth Games
In the world of elite athletics, having the best equipment can mean the difference between coming first or second.
Picking up objects within reach for robots thanks to new ‘grasp maps’
Picking up an object from a cluttered table is a task humans can do without even thinking. But for robots,...
Every one of the Sustainable Development Goals needs engineers, says expert
If the world is to meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it must turn to engineers for help,...
What engineering companies need to know about the new Modern Slavery Act
Engineering companies with a turnover of more than $100 million need to be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that...
How you can help define the next 100 years of engineering
Here’s your chance to showcase your work at the World Engineers Convention 2019.For the first time, the World Engineers Convention...
New expandable orthopaedic screw reduces bone damage from hip surgery
One in 10 complex hip surgery patients have to return to hospital due to orthopaedic screws coming loose. This orthopaedic...
