How imagination and creativity are helping make STEM more diverse
Since completing her degree in computer information systems at the University of Jordan, Lina Qasem has moved to Melbourne where...
Engineering in the gig economy: What are the pros and cons?
Increasingly, engineers are breaking away from traditional modes of work and embracing the gig economy. What does this mean for...
The rise of AI is mirroring that of the Industrial Revolution in more ways than one
The maxim “the future is here, it’s just not equally distributed” could soon hold new meaning after a recent study...
The Biometric Mirror asks users to reflect on the flaws of facial recognition tech
A ‘black mirror’ device at the University of Melbourne asks users to take a long, hard look at the implications...
Biofabrication: What happens when the best of manufacturing and biotech collide
Technology is transforming the world of healthcare, a move that promises to radically change the lives of both doctors and...
3D printing houses can cut construction time, cost and waste
In recent years 3D printing has delivered several exciting developments, from organs to race cars. Now, it’s adding houses to...
Engineering has an LGBTQ+ representation problem – here’s how to fix it
Much attention has been paid to the gender disparity in engineering, but the subject of LGBTQ+ representation is less dominant...
Turning rubbish into roads to cut down on plastic waste
Plastic waste is a growing problem, but some are taking action to repurpose single-use bottles and bags into something more...
If a robot hurts or kills someone, is the robot responsible?
As robotics and AI become an increasingly potent force in society, previously abstract questions about how we should legislate them...
The octopus is helping us become masters of disguise
Cephalopods have long been admired for their impressive hiding abilities. A team of researchers wants to mimic these camouflaging abilities...
