‘Morphing’ gull-like wings could help drones soar farther
Canadian engineers and zoologists are working together to understand how gulls can change the shape of their wings to stabilise...
Meet one engineer sharpening the focus of our satellite positioning systems
Satellite positioning data keeps autonomous cars on the road, guides emergency services and tells Uber drivers where their fare is...
NSW’s largest solar power farm gets the green light
In the final days of 2018, the NSW Government approved the state’s largest solar farm project to date, which is...
‘Cybertongue’ could reduce the cost of lactose-free dairy and improve disease detection
Four per cent of Australians, and up to 65 per cent of people around the world, are lactose intolerant. A...
Virgin Galactic edging closer to space tourism with new mission high
Last week, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity soared to a peak altitude over 80 km – earning its pilots astronaut wings...
Engineers well represented in this year’s Superstars of STEM
This year’s intake of women into the Superstars of STEM program has seen the number of engineers increase significantly from...
Underwater ‘kites’ are tapping into the ocean’s tidal energy potential
While wind and solar power are on the rise, ocean energy is largely untapped resource. A Swedish company is hoping...
Drones deliver vaccines to remote areas of the South Pacific in world-first trial
A Melbourne-based startup founded by a robotics engineer and former RAAF pilot has bagged world-first commercial contracts to ship vaccines...
Topping up our reserves won’t ensure fuel security, expert says
Ninety per cent of Australia’s liquid fuel comes from overseas, which leaves us vulnerable to geopolitical threats and trade wars....
UNSW students claim world record for energy efficiency with solar-powered car
A team of students from UNSW has recently set a mark recognised by the Guinness World Records after a six-day...
