Innovation
New book tells the stories behind 100 Australian engineering innovations
Budj Bim, the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, satellite tracking stations — these are just a few of Australia’s many engineering...
Australia’s first electric motorcycle company is ready to hit the road
At the age of six, Dennis Savic was drawing motor engines while his friends were drawing their pet cats. Now...
Australian students fare well at the world’s largest science and engineering fair
Some of Australia’s brightest young innovators have taken home awards at one of the world’s biggest annual student science and...
NASA sets its sights on Top End launches in the next year
Last week, NASA announced plans to ink a deal with an NT-based startup to establish a temporary spaceport in the...
How necessity inspires invention in the mind of engineer James Trevelyan
Professor James Trevelyan opens up about the many inspired inventions that have characterised his career.
Cities of the future will be built on big data to enhance the human experience
Engineer, architect and designer Carlo Ratti wants cities to be smarter so that we can live in them in new...
Australia’s space startup community is showing there’s no business like the launch business
The past few years have seen investment and interest in private space enterprises surge.
Outback to orbit: Australia’s long history in space exploration
Australia has punched above its weight in space exploration thanks to a talent for aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
Government boosts space infrastructure funding by $19.5 million, but is it enough?
The 2019 Federal Budget includes $19.5 million to support space projects over the next three years in a bid to...
Australia is readying itself to be a global hub for space tourism
Our airports might soon become launch pads to meet the needs of eager space tourists ready and willing to reach...
