Cacti inspire innovative membranes to boost performance of fuel cells
Succulents are more than just darlings of the hipster world – they’re the new muse of CSIRO engineers working to...
Motorcycle design: What happens when you fine tune the forks?
Throttle jockeys, rejoice! One Australian engineer is reinventing the forks on a motorcycle to create a smoother and more stable...
A longer lasting, energy efficient light bulb is on the way
How many engineers does it take to change an energy efficient light bulb? Jake Dyson wants to revolutionise lighting like...
Personalised surfboard designs are riding the 3D printing wave
Australian researchers are using the flexibility of 3D printing to take personalised surfboard designs to the limit.
Thinking of investing in infrastructure? Here’s why now is the time
Macquarie Bank experts say there has never been a better time for investing in infrastructure.
Can CRISPR turn back the clock on ageing?
Life expectancy only seems to go upwards, but how far can it go? Meet some of the bioengineers wielding CRISPR...
Will 3D printing ever be the king of Australian manufacturing?
When it comes to 3D printing, is Australia falling behind the rest of the world?
A bit of salt gives lithium batteries just the right kick
A CSIRO-led team gave lithium batteries a boost by immersing the electrodes in a mixture of ionic liquids and lithium...
This startup wants to convert your paper and plastic waste into oil
A local startup has developed a process, in partnership with the University of Sydney, to convert paper and plastic waste...
The longest rail tunnel in the world has opened in Switzerland
In the works since the 1940s, The 57 km Gotthard Tunnel from Erstfeld to Bodio is not just the longest...
