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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...
IPCC report highlights need for greater input from engineers on climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a scathing report into the human impact of climate change.
Student ambassadors show the value of volunteering
To celebrate National Student Volunteer Week (9-15 August), create spoke with four current and former Engineers Australia student ambassadors to...
From feathers to jet packs: the history of personal flying devices
For centuries humans have been enamoured with the idea of flight. Even with aircraft zipping across the planet, humans have...
Robots are doing riveting work maintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Traditionally, maintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge required workers to enter confined and potentially dangerous spaces. This company’s robots are far...
Bold engineering will help build a new airstrip in Antarctica
Outside of the summer months, aeroplanes cannot land in Antarctica. With the Davis Aerodrome Project, the Australian Government proposes to...
How this engineer helps save lives in the NSW wilderness
By combining his love of bushwalking with his engineering knowhow, one mechanical engineer has improved the chances of State Emergency...
How innovative engineering helped build a new island in New York
Engineers in New York City have used advanced 3D-modelling to help create a unique tessellated park over the Hudson River.
This electronics engineer is giving sensation to synthetic skin
The idea of engineered skin that can “feel” sensation, such as heat, cold and pain, has long seemed out of...
