What happens behind the scenes of the world’s best animation?
Great animation doesn't happen by accident. There's a lot of physics, maths and engineering involved – and a healthy dose...
Building a better bra: Meet the engineers reinventing lingerie for the 21st-century
Borrowing engineering principles from the architectural world has seen two Carnegie Mellon graduates reimagine the bra.
Why more young engineers are choosing the entrepreneur’s path
Starting a business isn’t for everyone, but it seems to be an increasingly popular choice for young Australians.
10 of the world’s problems that can be solved with better industry collaboration
More industry collaboration means better outcomes for everyone involved. Here are some of the big issues that can be tackled...
Why are timber buildings suddenly becoming more popular?
No longer relegated to ‘structures of a certain size’, timber buildings are making a comeback – and moving up in...
Infrastructure reform is past due, says one industry expert
The Australian Infrastructure Plan emphasises the need to pursue infrastructure reform that would see more services delivered through well-regulated markets.
$30 for custom-made prosthetics? With 3D printing, it’s becoming possible
A biomedical engineering student at Monash University is using 3D printing to create low-cost prosthetics for people missing fingers.
This magnetic goo could be the start of self-healing electronics
In tests, textile-based circuits reconnected after being cut, paving the way for future investigations into self-healing electronics.
University sets new benchmark for women in engineering
“We don’t just want to see gender diversity improve in engineering; we want to see broad change across the industry...
New system promises to address cost, safety concerns of energy storage tech
Energy storage technologies are a hot topic, but we need to address cost effectiveness and safety.
