Industry
This engineer is pioneering the use of less – and lighter – concrete
Buildings constructed with light concrete shells have stood for centuries, but at some stage we let these designs go in...
Taking rail construction to the next level
Engineering company Laing O’Rourke is addressing the challenge of climate change by embracing new products and processes.
Five local climate-fighting engineering solutions
From microbes to efficient battery storage, these home-grown start-ups have come up with innovative technologies to tackle climate change.
Techwatch: The latest tech innovations from Australia and beyond
Mechanical memory, breaking the “bandwidth bottleneck”, and a robotic hand. Here are three of the latest tech innovations from across...
Fast-tracking high-speed rail
High-speed rail has been an elusive dream for Australia, but some experts believe the path to net zero should start...
Techwatch: The latest tech innovations from Australia and beyond
Neuromorphic chips, robotic navigation and flexible sensors. Here are three of the latest tech innovations from across the world. Neuromorphic...
Greening the concrete jungle: Calcined clay as a cement substitute
An engineer at the University of Melbourne is driving research into sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to traditional concrete – here’s why...
This electronic engineer is breaking new ground in the Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force’s new Head of Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance reached this three-star rank thanks to his...
Reimagining the cities of the future
Australia’s biggest cities will soon rival the likes of Paris and London. To improve urban liveability, transport systems need to...
Techwatch: The latest tech innovations in Australia and beyond
Human brian cells integrated into silicon chips, reconfigurable robotic triangles and nanocrystal arrays. Here are three of the latest tech...
