Innovation
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...
How digital engineering tools helped bring this major infrastructure project to life
In the wake of a pandemic that has changed how many people work, a major transport project in Melbourne’s south...
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...
Autonomous submarine setting sail to map the world’s oceans
While some of the world’s most influential people have their sights set on exploring space, one ambitious startup says we...
This early-warning wearable device monitors UV exposure
For people who spend a lot of time outdoors, skin cancer is a workplace risk associated with the job. One...
