Cloud-piercing lasers clear the way for faster, more secure satellite communications
Laser tech can deliver satellite data faster and more securely than radio frequencies, but clouds and fog are major obstacles. ...
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This AI-equipped camera keeps a watch on workplace safety
An ingenious device created by Laing O'Rourke has the potential to make Australian workplaces much safer.
Colour-changing sensors can offer on-the-spot disease diagnosis
Biomedical engineers in Australia and overseas are developing test kits that can confirm the presence of diseases ranging from the ...
Engineers reimagine the tape measure to make it smart and accessible
A team of Australian engineers blended hardware and software to create a device they say works like a “Swiss Army ...
Wearable tech expands into nano-sized speakers and microphones
Wearable tech is on the rise, with applications in fields such as medicine and sport. A South Korean research team ...
Is the Australian Space Agency dreaming big enough?
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) is just 10 weeks old, but its future was the topic of a lively discussion ...
Why we haven’t figured out how to power sensors on the fly
Wireless sensors are everywhere now, and they're no longer just stationary. Powering this 'Internet of Nomadic Things' is a challenge ...
5G is an important step, but we still need the NBN say experts
With the NBN struggling to deliver its promised world class performance, 5G’s potential lightning speeds are likely to tempt consumers. ...
Have you heard? Hearing aids are transforming into high-tech ‘hearables’
One company out of Perth is taking advantage of electronics miniaturisation trends to design smart hearing aids – aka 'hearables' ...
7 of the best Australian and New Zealand civil engineering projects
Iconic building design, hydroelectric power and ambitious railway projects have put Australian and New Zealand engineering on the map.
