Why private industry is the next wave of space exploration
As government investment lags behind, startups are seizing the opportunity to break into the big business of space exploration.
Tag: innovation
2018 Australian of the Year revealed as noted quantum physicist Michelle Simmons
We finally know who is the 2018 Australian of the Year, and the honour goes to physicist Michelle Simmons in ...
This landmark’s revamp makes a strong case for heritage engineering
Rather than tear down a historically significant landmark, New Zealand engineers got creative to make a 100-year-old bridge fit for ...
This smart structures test could make buildings immune to disasters
An innovative testing system that helps develop and maintain smart structures that can withstand catastrophic events has netted a team ...
Can space travel shrink long-haul flight times to under one hour?
A new space race is imminent as companies compete to be the first to launch space travel between cities. By ...
Is culture to blame for a lack of innovation in robotics?
It's not that we don't produce innovations in robotics and automation technology – it's just that we have a hard ...
Is the secret to treating illnesses hidden deep in your cells? This engineer thinks so
One of Australia's top minds in biomedical engineering wants to change how we diagnose and treat diseases by going straight ...
Is quantum encryption the future of cybersecurity?
Quantum computers could see internet encryption become obsolete. But a team of researchers has used quantum mechanics to make cybersecurity ...
New grants help renewable energy innovators reach a global audience
Have a renewable energy project that you think could change the world? Australia's national renewable energy agency is giving millions ...
Australia’s carbon fibre innovation makes its debut on the world stage
This Australian-first carbon fibre could pave the way for a manufacturing renaissance focused on creating next-gen materials.
