Innovation
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...
Roadside assistance in space: The service satellite that just launched
As space lanes become increasingly crowded and more satellites malfunction, this service satellite will navigate across orbits to get them...
These drone-equipped firefighters now have eyes in the sky when battling blazes
As Australia swelters through another summer, firefighters rely on engineered solutions such as drones to keep them safe in an...
These Australian innovators are removing debris from space
South Australia-based Paladin Space is developing a solution to clean up small pieces of space debris to make space more...
