Innovation
How this former UNSW lecturer created the world’s go-to COVID-19 tracker
In the months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, millions of people around the world have turned to an interactive,...
Engineers can now predict the severity of mould growth during the NT’s wet season. Here’s why that matters
By predicting when and where outbreaks of mould will occur, a group of engineers has found a solution to help...
Engineering student’s design a key to stopping COVID-19 spread
A 3D-printed plastic tool developed by an engineering student could slow the transmission of viruses in the community.
Here’s how engineers responded to pandemics of the past
Just as engineers have helped respond to the current coronavirus pandemic, previous outbreaks of disease have also inspired technological and...
New technology finds power network faults faster
New ‘time reversal’ technology could locate power network faults in tens of seconds, reducing power outages and decreasing bushfire risk.
Australian researchers engineer copper solution to help fight COVID-19 spread
Copper-coated door handles have emerged as a quick and cost-effective solution to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Students help engineer solutions to COVID-19 challenges
Across Australia, engineering students are getting to work to help solve problems related to COVID-19, from creating new ventilator parts...
Australian engineers are 3D printing protective equipment for hospital workers
Engineers from New South Wales are combining their 3D-printing capabilities to produce vital personal protective equipment for healthcare workers responding...
The aerospike was an experimental rocket back in the ‘50s – now it might be a reality
An experimental rocket that never worked as hoped could finally fulfil its potential thanks to the efforts of a Melbourne...
A simple sheath adds extra power to artificial muscles
Artificial muscles have been recently getting a lot more effective thanks to a small but significant addition.
