Technology
Advances in High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites
The concept of the spy balloon is not new, but it has been talked about by media outlets around the...
The copper conundrum: must we mine our way to net-zero?
Becoming a green energy society that meets its net-zero goals will require mining copper at a faster rate than ever....
How AIS engineers help athletes excel
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) engineering team produces a huge range of gear that Australian athletes and para-athletes take...
This engineer is bringing space age compression garments to the sporting field
Elite athletes have long worn compression garments to enhance performance and aid recovery but, without the benefits of a custom...
Leading the re-charge: mobile phone batteries could live longer
Engineers at RMIT University have developed an innovative anti-corrosion technique that could triple the lifespan of mobile phone batteries.
Our future could be full of undying, self-repairing robots. Here’s how
If we’re going to put an AI brain somewhere, it’s likely going to be a robot. The next step –...
Five sporting innovations so good they were banned
From the way golf putters are held to the material swimsuits are made of, these controversial innovations have been outlawed...
New foundations
An innovative new product could change Australian construction — if the challenges in bringing it to market can be addressed.
How safe are your systems from cyber attack?
No organisation or infrastructure is immune to cyber threats. Here’s how to get your digital ducks in a row.
Keep watching the skies: Australia’s premier scientific instrument is no museum piece
When the CSIRO’s 64-metre Parkes Radio Telescope was commissioned in 1961, it was only expected to operate for 20 years....
