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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...
From country to city: How can better connectivity help people enjoy the best of both?
What should Australia’s transport networks look like in 30 or 50 years? There is no crystal ball to give us...
The electric drill has its roots in Australia’s mining industry
As a designer of major power plants, drill pioneer Arthur James Arnot knew a thing or two about how electricity...
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.
Perth’s long-awaited airport rail link is on track to take off
Getting from Point A to Point B will soon be a lot easier for Perth commuters, with construction work well...
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.
The behemoth Stratolaunch jet is not your average passenger plane
A wide wingspan, twin fuselage and six engines make it perfect for ferrying satellites into orbit.
Engineers learn how to make more powerful surf fins from the experts: whales
To achieve a more powerful thrust through the water, a surfboard designer has turned to humpback whale flippers for inspiration.
Australia makes moves to become a major battery technology exporter
Expanding Australia’s battery manufacturing industry could deliver $2.5 billion in benefits to the Australian economy over the next 15 years.
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...
