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...
How to transform cities from urban heat islands into cool oases
Urban areas around the world are taking a new approach to keeping cool, and the outcome portends well for the...
Sydney motorsport team gears up for annual Formula SAE-A competition
Student teams from more than 30 universities around the world have arrived at the Winton Motor Raceway in country Victoria...
New strength and safety tests pit timber against concrete and steel
Thanks to innovative construction materials like cross laminated timber and laminated veneer lumber, wooden buildings are no longer mere houses...
The future of Australia’s cities is unknown, so infrastructure needs to be ready for anything
Australian cities need to focus on flexibility, cross-sector collaboration and smarter use of data to keep up with the demands...
Chief Scientist takes out Australia’s top engineering award
Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel was announced as the winner of Australia’s most distinguished engineering award at Engineers Australia’s...
The kilogram has been getting lighter — and the world is making its measurements better to fix it
The definition of a kilogram has remained the same for more than a century, but thanks to a vote to...
How one engineer changed pop music forever
It blurs the line between human and machine, and it has upended an entire industry to both acclaim and outcry....
