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Eight (more) books every engineer should read
When create published an article last year about the books that should be on every engineer’s ‘to read’ list, we...
How realistic is Elon Musk’s ‘Tesla Bot’? We asked an expert
Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk recently announced the company’s plan to build a humanoid robot designed to take on...
Engineering expertise essential to realise “ambitious” infrastructure plan
Infrastructure Australia has released an ambitious 15-year plan to meet the needs of Australians as the nation recovers from bushfires,...
This innovation could make wave energy a viable renewable alternative
An Australian-led research team has developed prototype technology that can double the power harvested from ocean waves, potentially making wave...
Engineers are cooking up ways to grow fresh food in space
Supporting the nutrient requirements of crew members is critical for deep space missions. Engineers are working on growing fresh food...
Do porcupine quills hold the secret to lighter, stronger materials?
Porcupines are born with thousands of sharp, needle-like quills. A group of engineers have discovered that with 3D printing, these...
The engineers helping Aussie athletes to Paralympic gold
When archer Taymon Kenton-Smith takes aim in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, he’ll hold the bow with a custom grip...
What does the expansion of mandatory engineers registration mean for you?
From 1 July this year, NSW and Victoria took a significant step toward strengthening the engineering industry with the implementation...
The Australian team bringing bionic vision into focus
Neurotechnology could deliver revolutionary results for people with vision loss. One Melbourne bionic eye prototype works in sheep, but is...
World-first Queensland facility turning textiles into raw materials
At a new facility in South West Queensland, innovative textile recovery processes will help reduce landfill pileup by turning worn-out...
