New carbon capture method turns CO2 back into coal
Burning coal releases carbon dioxide into the air. What if the process could be reversed?
The risks and rewards of starting your own engineering business
Elisha Harris left a big company to start her own engineering consultancy. Three-and-a-half years on, the risk has paid off.
Made to measure: Why it’s an exciting time to be in the world of metrology
This month, metrologists will mark World Metrology Day by redefining the metric system. Here's why that matters so much.
Cities of the future will be built on big data to enhance the human experience
Engineer, architect and designer Carlo Ratti wants cities to be smarter so that we can live in them in new...
Civil engineer Esther Warren is helping bring the Melbourne airport rail link to life
Civil engineer Esther Warren’s taste for trains has put her at the top of a major transport infrastructure project.
There is no ‘set and forget’ attitude when it comes to smart cities of the future
Cities must stay nimble and responsive to cope with the demands of a growing population. Australia’s cities need to focus...
“Understanding, not just tolerance”: How to make engineering more LGBTQ+ friendly
Engineering is in the midst of a ‘culture shift’ as more people and organisations advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. create spoke...
Engineers find inspiration for new materials in an ancient art form
An old Japanese art form is inspiring engineers to create new smart structures.
World-first robot takes on the dirty and dangerous work of removing toxic chemical waste
Christopher Jansen knew how dangerous catalyst removal could be for workers. His hardy robot can do its job in places...
Australian Rainfall and Runoff guidelines reinvented for the 21st century
Engineers have been relying on the same set of Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines since the 80s. It's time for...
