Innovation
“Like building a plane while flying it”: The challenges of decarbonising AI and digital technologies
With AI spurring a more than tenfold increase in energy demand from data centres, how can Australia ensure that a...
Three data-driven solutions to solve real-world industry problems
From boosting productivity to grappling with scope three emissions calculations, embracing the Internet of Things is essential to moving the...
Crop check: AI gives rise to Australian-made spore-trapping technology
This engineer has developed an award-winning device to help farmers keep their crops healthier while using pesticides less often.
The mind behind the screen: How the rise of AI is changing engineering innovation
Tools derived from AI and machine learning are all around us, but what engineering principles lie behind the creation of...
Going the distance to close health care gaps
How a hydrogen-fuelled medical drone could help rural and remote communities overcome persistent health care inequities.
This student-run motorsports team is fostering the next generation of electric vehicle innovators
Adelaide University Motorsport Team combines global racing opportunities with curious young engineers to cultivate skills that are the cornerstone of...
New recycling method aims to reduce plastic’s stranglehold on the planet
Plastics account for the lion’s share of marine waste. A new recycling technique could transform how households dispose of “scrunchable”...
Techwatch: Four new engineering technologies from around the globe
A muscular robot, fire-retardant paint, a wireless drug delivery system and an astronomical metalens are among the latest engineering technologies.
Water the secret to building a better battery
Battery storage is set to become cheaper, safer and easier to manufacture thanks to advances made by a team of...
3D-printed meals help people with dysphagia
Meet the team ‘printing’ pureed food in fun and exciting ways to improve the eating experience of people with swallowing...
