Innovation
How a new device could change the game for bushfire prevention around the world
From rethinking stormwater harvesting to recycled construction materials, the research projects at Victoria University’s Sustainable Futures Innovation Hub are looking...
Are drones ready to deliver?
Drone delivery has been credited with saving hundreds of lives in rural Africa. But whether it can operate as a...
Techwatch: The latest tech innovations in Australia and beyond
Silver sieving aids, a 3D-printed semi-submersible and a robot that can deliver medicine inside the human body. Here are three...
Digital twins in the rail sector: Avoiding downtime, improving safety and reducing costs
Sheltered areas, known as micro-environments, can substantially increase the risk of corrosion. In flood-prone areas, this risk is even greater.
Drinking the profits: finding new uses for wine waste
By exploring the untapped potential of wine waste, these chemical engineers have found a way to produce high-value ingredients while...
Turning garbage into gold at Melbourne’s New Epping development
Building a new community on a former quarry and landfill is no mean feat. But these engineers have managed to...
Four ways that mineral processing can become more sustainable
If collaborative contracting leads to less conflict and a happier workplace, could it reduce turnover and help to tackle the...
Mind at work: Inside the rise of generative AI
Generative AI — introduced into the consumer sphere by tools such as ChatGPT — will soon revolutionise engineering in ways...
Techwatch: The latest developments from around the world
From thread-like pumps to advanced robots inspired by insects here are the latest tech developments from Universities around the world
Molecular recycling could be the future of sustainable plastic
New Australian technology promises to make plastics infinitely recyclable. Can it deliver for the environment?
