Windows could double as solar power generators in future cities
As we move towards a zero-emissions future, using windows to create solar power gives the construction industry a chance to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Can video games improve motivation during patient rehab?
An Australian academic is working on using video games to help improve participation and completion rates in patient rehab.
Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conventional base metals and alloys.
DIY-style kit makes drugs on demand for crisis situations
This portable pharmaceutical manufacturing system is making access to life-saving medicine easier – all while cutting costs and wait times.
These ultra-lightweight solar cells could power your next smartphone
Imagine solar cells so thin, flexible and lightweight they could be placed on almost any material or surface – including your hat, shirt, smartphone, or even on a sheet of ...
Engineering takes Canberra: Meet the MP combining STEM with politics
Karen Andrews is the only female Federal MP with an engineering background. She speaks about her career and encouraging students to study STEM subjects.
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s plan to jumpstart Australian innovation
As both an engineer and entrepreneur, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel knows how to make things happen. He brings to his new role energised leadership, a vision to support ...
3D printing is helping bigger, better planes take to the skies
What do you get when you combine innovative aerodynamics, the latest composites and 3D printing on a grand scale?
Women’s work: Navigating gender bias in the Defence Force
Mona Shindy and Julie Hammer are widely recognised as leaders in their respective fields within the Defence Force, yet they still find that gender bias continues to be their greatest ...
Solar roads: The way of the future, or a path to nowhere?
Are solar roads the answer to the world’s energy and environmental woes? How practical and useful is their technology right now? And do they have a future in our sunburnt ...
