New CSIRO roadmap sets out a path to a national circular economy
The CSIRO has released a roadmap to creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from plastic, glass, paper and ...
Tag: new materials
These nanomaterials turn motion into electricity, but putting them to use requires deft engineering
When Dr Nitu Syed started looking for something to do with her expertise in nanomaterials, she knew that she wanted ...
This light-powered electronic chip mimics the human brain
Engineers have developed light-powered technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one tiny electronic chip.
Fabricating the future: This engineer has dedicated her career to next-gen materials
Bronwyn Fox has spent many years improving the efficiency of new materials. Now, she sees more possibility than ever in ...
Dr Yan Jiao uses computer modelling to help develop renewable energy fuels
Using computer modelling, one researcher is developing innovative catalyst materials to help convert renewable energy sources into transportable fuels.
These exhibitions show art can bring new perspectives to engineering
Engineers, scientists and artists are teaming up to help communities connect with complex topics.
This computer chip can make – and erase – memories like a human brain
RMIT engineers have devised a chip that stores information like the human brain makes memories.
Safe and stylish: Engineering entrepreneurs create a helmet with the comfort of your favourite beanie
Engineering student and snowboarder Rob Joseph was tired of uncomfortable helmets, but still wanted to stay safe on the slopes. ...
This thin graphene film rapidly warms up to super high temperatures
A collaboration between three Australian universities has produced a new graphene metamaterial that could be used in solar heating. The ...
This new material could challenge graphene’s supermaterial status
CSIRO is using heat to produce an even more versatile carbon-based material.
