Technology
What role can rammed earth play in the future of low-carbon construction?
The modern desire for low-carbon materials in construction means rammed earth is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
How intelligent integrated remote operations centres are optimising the value chain
It’s been 15 years since Rio Tinto successfully pioneered the world’s first remote operation centre in mining. Since then, technology...
Meet the company helping the visually impaired see through sound
By leveraging AI, machine vision and spatial audio, ARIA Research is developing augmented reality glasses that could be a boon...
9 useful AI tools for engineers
The arrival of user-friendly large language models (LLMs) has driven AI hype to deafening levels in the past few years,...
Data centres in the age of AI
Data centres are power-hungry, heat-generating beasts and AI is making them hungrier and hotter than ever. So how are engineers...
Green steel: The race is on
A number of significant green steel projects are taking shape around the globe, all vying for important first-mover sustainability titles.
The matchbox-sized device that could screen for Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a long, costly and sometimes painful process. This new device could reduce the diagnosis time down to...
These Australian companies are building the country’s biomedical capacity
From AI-enabled bionic limbs to the world’s first total artificial heart, here are eight homegrown innovations set to improve lives...
The key to designing for appearance
While galvanizing is all about durability, missing these simple steps in the design and fabrication processes can cause aesthetic challenges.
Is it possible to manufacture data centres in space?
Data centres demand enormous power and generate immense heat – and these operators are looking at placing them in outer...
