Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat...
DIY-style kit makes drugs on demand for crisis situations
This portable pharmaceutical manufacturing system is making access to life-saving medicine easier – all while cutting costs and wait times....
These ultra-lightweight solar cells could power your next smartphone
Imagine solar cells so thin, flexible and lightweight they could be placed on almost any material or surface – including...
Engineering takes Canberra: Meet the MP combining STEM with politics
Karen Andrews is the only female Federal MP with an engineering background. She speaks about her career and encouraging students...
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s plan to jumpstart Australian innovation
As both an engineer and entrepreneur, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel knows how to make things happen. He brings...
Women’s work: Navigating gender bias in the Defence Force
Mona Shindy and Julie Hammer are widely recognised as leaders in their respective fields within the Defence Force, yet they...
Solar roads: The way of the future, or a path to nowhere?
Are solar roads the answer to the world’s energy and environmental woes? How practical and useful is their technology right...
Why Queensland is one of the best places in the world for water modelling opportunities
Danish water engineer Monika Balicki came to Queensland looking for work experience, but the state's water modelling opportunities inspired her...
To design a new supercomputer, IBM looks to the human brain for inspiration
The human brain is an amazing feat of wiring, which is why more companies are looking to use it as...
Fat thumbs? This tech could mean error-free texting on smart devices
Sonar technology promises to turn almost any environment into a keyboard for smart devices, meaning you don't even have to...
