Aussie startup creates world’s most efficient solar cell
The team behind Wollongong-based SunDrive has created a commercial-sized silicon solar cell with 25.54 per cent efficiency using copper instead...
Engineering effective water reform
The Productivity Commission released its final report into Australia’s progress towards reforming the water resources sector, taking into account the...
Scottish engineers are building a ‘smart canal’ to stop flooding
A pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across North Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development...
Meet the engineer helping to ensure Sydney’s water supply is climate resilient
As the Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation at Sydney Water, Engineers Australia member Penny Joseph MIEAust is responsible...
How realistic is Elon Musk’s ‘Tesla Bot’? We asked an expert
Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company’s plan to build a humanoid robot designed to take on...
Engineers are ensuring this heritage-listed building continues to shine
The University of Canberra has partnered with the Australian Academy of Science, GML Heritage and GHD to develop an innovative...
Using CRISPR technology to detect harmful parasites in water
Engineers at the University of New South Wales discovered that ultrasensitive CRISPR technology can identify the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum...
This inflatable robotic hand provides real-time tactile control
Engineers have designed a soft, lightweight and potentially low-cost neuroprosthetic hand that has the potential to change the lives of...
Engineers are cooking up ways to grow fresh food in space
Supporting the nutrient requirements of crew members is critical for deep space missions. Engineers are working on growing fresh food...
Do porcupine quills hold the secret to lighter, stronger materials?
Porcupines are born with thousands of sharp, needle-like quills. A group of engineers have discovered that with 3D printing, these...
