How one engineer is “fighting a good fight” against metal corrosion
Nick Birbilis finds the deterioration mechanism of a metal fascinating. His pioneering work in preserving metallic elements has won him...
Australia is quickly becoming a quantum computing powerhouse
Creating the world's first functioning quantum computer has been called the space race of this generation. When – and where...
Your daily commute could one day create energy to power a city
British engineers are developing pavement materials that generate electricity from traffic.
South Australia adds solar thermal power to its energy arsenal
Port Augusta is set to get Australia’s largest solar thermal power station – and the local community couldn’t be happier....
A day in the life of a geotechnical engineer
Dr David Lacey answers our questions about what hooked him on geotechnical engineering, the value of niche roles and what...
Why engineers – not politicians – need to solve our infrastructure problems
Professor Peter Newman wants entrepreneurial engineers to solve our infrastructure problems rather than politicians.
Here’s why engineers need to think more about how to market their work
"There are plenty of engineering consultancies doing high-quality work, so quality is hardly a differentiator. Brand advertising, on the other...
China is building a new city that will be home to more trees than people
In the mountains of southern China, a small city is under construction that will be covered in vegetation to disappear...
Virtual reality lets researchers get a cell’s-eye view of the world
UNSW researchers are working with virtual reality technology that allows scientists to 'walk' around 3D versions of cells and collaborate...
Here’s your chance to go below the deck of Australia’s largest warship
The Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship gives the Australian Defence Force one of the most capable and sophisticated air-land-sea deployment systems...
