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The pocket-sized test lab set to transform diagnostics
A team of biomedical engineers have developed genetic tests for low-cost precision diagnosis that can be done at home.
When will it become economically viable to recycle solar panels?
Solar panel waste is projected to reach one million tonnes by 2035. Effective management of this problem is fast becoming...
This engineer is making waves in sustainable seafood production
Intensive fish farming is destroying coastal ecosystems, but a new offshore solution could turn the tide on how Australia produces...
Getting personal: The ethical engineering behind biometric technology
Biometric technologies introduce entirely new levels of risk for individuals. What considerations are needed in the ethical engineering of these...
Meet three engineering students pioneering research in their field
From floating chopsticks in space to natural disaster damage mapping, here’s what three innovative engineering students are working on this...
Hydro-electric power to the people: The story of Duck Reach Power Station
An icon of Tasmanian engineering heritage, the Duck Reach Power Station was designed to harness the hydro-electric power generated by...
This low-energy housing solution could revolutionise building standards in Australia
The Passivhaus concept is an approach to designing sustainable structures by using engineering to work with, not against, the natural...
Five countries using land reclamation techniques
From Singapore's Marina Bay to the Dutch polders, these land reclamation efforts exemplify the peak of engineering innovation.
Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has captured the world's attention. A civil engineer explains what happened and...
What engineers need to know about carbon farming legislation
Carbon farming reinforces the essential link between engineering innovation and environmental stewardship.
