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The promise and potential of pumped hydro as a form of energy storage
Pumped hydro currently provides most of the energy storage for the electricity industry, offering large-scale, low-cost, off-the-shelf energy storage in...
The construction failures that caused the Florida International University Bridge collapse
The collapse of the bridge, which killed six people, was a clarion call for enhancing safety procedures in construction.
In conversation: High-school students and a leading water engineer
In a new video, Sydney high schoolers discuss with a leading water engineer what they think engineers do and what...
A climate-positive Olympics: What can Brisbane 2032 learn from Paris?
Brisbane will be the first Olympic host city required to produce a climate-positive Games. What can be learnt from the...
What does it take for construction companies to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating?
In the past 12 months, construction company Laing O’Rourke has achieved multiple 6 Star Green Star ratings. What has made...
How the maglev bullet train is revolutionising high-speed travel
Super fast, high-tech maglev trains are not just cool. They’re transforming the way the world works. Here’s a look specifically...
These university programs are inspiring a new generation of Indigenous engineers
These university programs aim to harness the perspectives of Indigenous Australians that are vital to solving sustainability challenges.
How micro-credentials are steering engineers towards a greener future
Micro-credentials have an important role to play in equipping the workforce of tomorrow, especially when it comes to fulfilling Australia's...
Why having difficult conversations is so important to avoid engineering mistakes
David Cruickshanks-Boyd had no idea avoiding conflict could lead to an engineering mistake that would endanger a $400 million project.
5 graphs that unpack the battery minerals conundrum
As battery innovation increases, the mix of battery chemistries used in new technology will continue to evolve. These five graphs...
