Innovation
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...
Four ancient engineers whose work changed the world
Technology moves exceptionally rapidly these days, but every now and then it’s worth looking at just how far we’ve come.
This engineering student is designing wheelchair racing gear that fits like a glove
Wheelchair racing gloves designed by an engineering student could give aspiring Paralympians access to gear usually reserved for elite athletes.
‘Smart’ clothes that can measure your movements
Researchers in the emerging field of tactile electronics have found a way to weave sensors into fabric and apply machine...
How phone signals could keep Aussies safe from bushfire smoke
A breakthrough study by Monash University researchers shows mobile phone signals could be used to measure the concentration of bushfire...
This engineer voyaged to the deepest point of the ocean – in a sub he helped build
Sub pilot and engineer Tim Macdonald became the deepest-diving Australian last month with a 10,925 m journey to the bottom...
Meet Richard James, the engineer behind the Slinky
If you’ve ever wasted hours watching a Slinky meander down stairs, it turns out you have a mechanical engineer to...
The Australian space industry is ready for launch
As the private space industry matures, ambitious start-ups are looking to extend infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.
It’s a hit: engineering a better cricket bat
Cricket is an old sport that takes its traditions very seriously. That hasn’t stopped engineers from dreaming up new equipment...
Australian ‘sewage submarine’ detects COVID-19 in wastewater
A simple, cost-effective and portable device, shaped like a torpedo, has been successful in detecting SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater in Victoria...
