Innovation
Purple Hive uses artificial intelligence to keep bees parasite-free
With off-the-shelf parts, artificial intelligence and a little ingenuity, two engineers have devised a purple box that could save the...
This simple powder kills bacteria in drinking water
Researchers have found a material that quickly kills bacteria in drinking water, creating a safe and cheaper alternative to chlorine.
Scottish engineers are building a ‘smart canal’ to stop flooding
A pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across North Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development...
Small but powerful: Australian engineers demonstrate size doesn’t matter when it comes to satellite design
Western Australia’s first locally designed and made satellite is setting the standard for the next generation of Australian space missions...
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...
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...
Western Australia’s first locally designed satellite
Western Australia’s first locally designed and made satellite is setting the standard for the next generation of Australian space missions...
VR simulation prepares maintenance staff to descend into Melbourne’s sewers
Melbourne’s sewers are a dangerous place for the unprepared. A simulation readies maintenance staff to descend into their depths.
How this mini radar could find water on the Moon
A miniature device that can scan deep below ground to identify ice deposits and hollow lava tubes on the Moon...
Australian engineers’ DIY oxygen unit aims to help COVID-ravaged India
After seeing heartbreaking footage of hospitals in India struggling to cope with COVID-19 cases, two Australian researchers decided to apply...
