Features
Fortifying green cement for low-carbon construction
An engineer’s quest to improve the performance of a sustainable building material could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in...
These cutting-edge “cardboard drones” could be the future of autonomous systems
How engineers and military strategists are preparing to defend against drones that swarm like bees – and pack a mighty...
What causes landslides? Can we predict them to save lives?
A civil engineering explores how landslides form and why predicting them can be so difficult.
How digital innovation is changing the construction industry
From 3D modelling to artificial intelligence, here are three ways digital design tools are changing the course of construction.
This is the “decade for engineering”: How to bolster the future of innovation
By removing roadblocks and embracing new technology, engineering can continue to be the driving force behind Australia’s progression.
As Australia installs more solar and wind power, we need to consider the ecological impact
Meeting Australia’s renewable energy target will require the biggest investment in solar and wind power the country has ever seen.
Could the effects of brain injuries soon be reversed?
Imagine if loss of function from brain injuries and central nervous system disorders could be restored through a simple alteration...
This novel technique creates sulfur-free oil from tyre waste
Researchers at Monash University have developed a technique to upcycle plastic and old tyres to form a sulfur-free oil.
A seat at the table: How to get more engineers into leadership positions
Engineers are underrepresented in boardrooms across the country. Here are five ways for mid-career engineers to push through to the...
Leading engineer awarded John Shaw Medal
From spearheading a bushfire response to encouraging women in STEM, Madeleine McManus doesn’t like to be pigeon-holed into one field...
