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The futuristic textile treatment with the power to repel bacteria
Hospitals are rife with dangerous bacteria, with an overuse of antibiotics causing resistant strains. This liquid metal coating for monitoring...
Molecular recycling could be the future of sustainable plastic
New Australian technology promises to make plastics infinitely recyclable. Can it deliver for the environment?
Five-in-one optical diagnostic tool helps detect eye diseases earlier
The current treatment for vision impairment involves multiple, individual processes to give a full picture of a patient’s eye health....
Small-scale biogas plants to fuel shopping centres
A Queensland team hopes scaled-down industrial biogas plants can process organic waste at shopping centres, office buildings, universities and more.
How this engineer balances heritage with a world-famous arts precinct’s up-to-the minute needs
Civil engineer and solicitor Ziggy Napier delicately balances heritage with the ever-changing human demands of a globally recognised performing arts...
National Volunteer Week: Opportunities to contribute
So many in the Engineers Australia community volunteer their time to advance the profession. Whether it’s presenting to schools, assessing...
Engineering heritage of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
On the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, not far from the Opera House, is Walsh Bay. It’s had many lives: as...
We have lift off!
From delivery drones to battery-powered rockets, West Australian electrical engineer Naomi Altman works on some of the most innovative projects...
The AI-powered brain map leading to better neurosurgery outcomes
This startup’s technology could forever change our understanding of how the brain works, radically improving treatment options.
Photonic finish
Recent advances have expanded an old material beyond niche telecommunications applications and put it at the forefront of a potentially...
