Five-in-one optical diagnostic tool helps detect eye diseases earlier
The current treatment for vision impairment involves multiple, individual processes to give a full picture of a patient’s eye health....
Avatar project makes sign-language translation accessible
The creation of hyper-realistic sign language avatars by a start-up in New Zealand might not only open pathways to learning...
Sailors and cyclists unite to conquer America’s Cup
There’s a quote that says ‘When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece’. In the case of Elise Beavis,...
Accidental discovery boosts solar panel recyclability
A solution to a pressing environmental problem has been found by researchers who were looking for something quite different.
Meet Australia’s first chief circular engineer
Creating a vibrant circular economy will require a deep overhaul of the way we design and manufacture products, and even...
The wild stuff: engineering in zoos and aquariums
Zoos and aquariums exist to bring wildlife closer to us, but the engineering involved in constructing these habitats is anything...
World-first project monitors water quality via satellite
A recently launched ground-to-space water quality monitoring system is set to provide near real-time updates and predictive forecasting.
The rise of wildlife bridges and crossings
Fauna crossings becoming an increasingly common part of major transport infrastructure projects and are saving lives – and not just...
Lessons from a lifetime of building inclusion
May Ngui has spent her career helping build and run major infrastructure but hopes her legacy is something much less...
Unpacking the future of bioplastics
Plastic is as essential as its current manufacture is unsustainable, but some big local strides towards sustainability are being made.
