Battery boom raises safety concerns
From e-scooters to smartphones to large-scale storage grids, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere. But should we better manage these risks?
Engineering to win
The engineering team at the Australian Institute of Sport produces a diverse range of custom gear that athletes take to...
Australian solar team takes out coveted QE Prize
The pioneers of PERC solar photovoltaic technology have been awarded the prestigious £500,000 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
How AIS engineers help athletes excel
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) engineering team produces a huge range of gear that Australian athletes and para-athletes take...
This atom-thin coating can supercharge battery performance
University of Queensland chemical engineers develop a super-thin cathode coating to supercharge lithium-ion batteries in smartphones to electric vehicles.
AI enables laryngectomy patients to get their voice back
Australian start-up Laronix is developing a bionic device that uses AI-based voice-cloning technology to restore the voices of laryngectomy patients.
Could a wetsuit save you from a shark bite?
Shark attacks have been on the rise in Australia – but a high-strength material developed by Aqua Armour could give...
Renee Wootton is flying high in the aerospace industry
Aerospace engineer and pilot Renee Wootton has achieved a lot in her time in the industry, but she’s also determined...
