Remembering the tunnellers of the Western Front
World War I is often associated with the brutalities of trench warfare, but under No Man’s Land a complex series ...
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How visionary engineer CY O’Connor transformed Western Australia
Western Australia’s first Engineer in Chief, CY O’Connor faced numerous obstacles throughout his 43-year career, leaving a remarkable legacy in ...
Four ancient engineers whose work changed the world
Technology moves exceptionally rapidly these days, but every now and then it’s worth looking at just how far we’ve come.
More than museum pieces: the fight to keep Australia’s moveable engineering heritage in working order
Moveable heritage such as steam trains, vintage cars and 20th century biplanes are an inspiring glimpse into “engineering in the ...
‘That’s when I got the idea a powerful water gun would be fun’: Meet the engineer behind the Super Soaker
Former NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson had the idea for the Super Soaker while working on a new type of refrigeration ...
Meet George Ferris, the civil engineer behind one of the world’s most popular fairground rides
In 1890, as plans for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago were taking shape, organisers put a call out to ...
These women made great contributions to engineering, but you’ve probably never heard of them
History shows that women have always contributed to STEM fields, even when the forces of discrimination and institutional sexism have ...
Sound as ever: Five great musical instruments invented by engineers
In Sydney tonight the Australian Recording Industry Association will host the ARIA Awards, the annual industry celebration recognising achievements in ...
