Environment
3 ways engineers are taking steps to protect people from bushfires
Bushfire season has started early this year, and fires are already burning along the eastern seaboard. New ways of protecting...
How effective is carbon capture as an emissions reduction tool?
Most climate change modelling includes carbon capture technologies to reduce atmospheric emissions. But a recent study questions whether it is...
Rainfall guidelines reinvented for 21st-century runoff challenges
It’s astounding what can be achieved in 30 years of climate science. In 1987, the potential impact of global warming...
Drones, sensors and DNA testing are helping conservationists protect Australia’s iconic animals
Thanks to some smart tech, native animals are having an easier time surviving alongside humans.
New Zealand makes moves to become a carbon-neutral economy by 2050
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has officially launched a ‘zero carbon bill’ that aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from industry...
Stronger waves and winds pose rising threat to coastal infrastructure
Ocean waves and storms have been getting stronger over the past 30 years, which has implications for coastal and offshore...
Autonomous underwater robots are taking a deep dive into the world’s marine ecosystems
From monitoring the health of coral reefs to maintaining water infrastructure, autonomous underwater vehicles are helping engineers learn more about...
6 ways engineers are fighting back against the global plastic waste problem
Harmful to humans and animals alike, the growing amount of plastic in the world’s oceans is an unfolding disaster. Fortunately,...
This ‘rubbish bin for the ocean’ sucks in plastic waste and cleans waterways
More than 13 million tonnes of plastic enter Australia's waterways every year. Meet Seabin, a device designed to collect plastic...
How to transform cities from urban heat islands into cool oases
Urban areas around the world are taking a new approach to keeping cool, and the outcome portends well for the...
