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Meet the first astronaut to qualify under the Australian flag
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg’s achievements highlight the country's expanding presence and opportunities in space exploration.
3D-printed houses increasingly viable with engineering automation
As Australia struggles with a national housing crisis, 3D-printed homes have the potential to address the critical demand for affordable...
Coffee biochar used to strengthen concrete in construction
Engineers at RMIT University have developed an innovative solution that could revolutionise concrete production in the construction industry.
“People don’t always connect signal engineering to climate change”
Moiz Rana takes basic concepts in electrical engineering and builds them out into complex networks to make the world a...
Building skilled teams by embracing neurodiversity in engineering
Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we share the stories of how neurodivergent engineers have surpassed their own expectations to find...
Humanitarian engineering more important than ever
From aid drops to assessment of critical infrastructure, humanitarian engineers help communities build back post-crisis – and need is only...
Breaking barriers at sea: Engineer Mona Shindy on what serving in the navy taught her
A decorated engineer, strategic advisor and advocate for change. Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday, create speaks with Mona...
Augmented reality: No longer just an engineering pipedream
Rather than being an uncertain future possibility, augmented reality is being integrated into processes that assist engineers in their jobs.
Why did timbrel vaults disappear from construction – and how could they make a comeback?
They’re fast to build, use low-cost and low-carbon materials, require only small teams and can last for centuries. So why...
Big-budget blowouts costing billions each year
From Melbourne’s North East Link to Queensland’s doomed Paradise Dam, we outline why so many megaprojects have blown their budgets...
