Why engineers are crucial to the success of the SDGs
Bringing the UN’s newest Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fruition will demand the skills of engineers. Here's how they can...
Adelaide and France score big on submarine construction contract
French company DCNS will build 12 new submarines in Adelaide for the Australian navy.
Old labels go high-tech to improve customer communication
Researchers have developed technology that allows people to interact with labels on a product's packaging. Could this lead to better...
Why aren’t there more women in STEM?
The Australian Government is looking to increase the participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.
Brisbane’s Cross River Rail gains momentum and support
The Queensland Government established a new body to deliver the Cross River Rail as momentum and enthusiasm for the project...
Electric car charging is cutting the cord and going wireless
Large strides in wireless charging technology are primed to boost electric car appeal.
Is this chip the high-speed internet breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Australian researchers are one step closer to creating next-gen optical technologies – essential components for a high-speed internet.
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down...
New solar cells help zero in on energy-efficient buildings
New flexible solar cells made by a team at the University of NSW from non-toxic materials are sparking excited talk...
Unpacking the Internet of Things: Is it really the technology of the future?
As far as buzzwords go, the Internet of Things is in a league of its own. It has been described...
