How an electrical engineer invented the modern computer game console
Dubbed “the father of modern gaming,” Gerald ‘Jerry’ Lawson pioneered the first video game console with interchangeable game cartridges.
University of Adelaide team wins third prize in NASA robotics challenge
A team of students from the University of Adelaide has taken out third prize and US$75,000 in the NASA Space...
Inside London’s ‘super sewer’
London is upgrading its sewer system to cope with its growing population, intercepting, storing, and transferring sewage waste away from...
‘Solar sponge’ aims to transform home battery market
Australian engineers have designed the world’s first integrated hybrid hydrogen battery that combines with rooftop solar to deliver sustainable, reliable...
Protecting buildings from impact damage with running shoe-inspired materials
A Queensland engineer has created a 3D-printed material to help protect buildings from damage caused by high impacts.
What are the uses for robotic textiles?
Until recently, robotic fabrics were attached to external machines that modulate factors inside them, such as shape, sensors or air...
COVID-19 is teaching engineers important lessons about building ventilation
As lockdowns begin to lift and Australians return to workplaces and schools, engineers are being called on to help improve...
Tips for engineers managing complex projects
Delivering projects on time, on budget and to a high standard is a challenge many engineers face. create spoke with...
Student engineers compete to transform carbon capture
Following the success of the 2020 Young Engineers Australia Victoria Case Competition, the event went national this year, with students...
Forget recycling, upcycling plastics may be the future
Australian engineers have developed a cost-effective method to transform used plastic into nanomaterials and clean liquid fuel.
