Biotech
This new tool could identify ‘smoke taint’ in wine early in the process
A South Australian researcher is combining materials science, engineering and applied photonics to help winemakers detect smoke taint in grapes...
Australian engineers have developed a life-saving, portable oxygen machine — at a fraction of the usual cost
Australian engineers have developed a low cost and accessible oxygen concentrator that will help less-developed countries treat patients with breathing...
This Australian program helps to turn biomedical ideas into reality
At Adelaide's Flinders University, an initiative is fostering collaborations between researchers, industry, end-users and government, to turn ideas into proven...
This parasite-inspired device could change drug delivery
Inspired by a parasitic worm that bites its host’s intestines, engineers have developed technology that could revolutionise slow release medicine...
Melbourne team moves towards human trials of bionic eye
A cortical vision device that helps restore sight to the blind may go to human trial within five years.
Australian team 3D prints ‘bone’ with living cells
A local research team has developed a ceramic-based ink that could allow surgeons to 3D-print bone-like structures containing living cells.
Making superfoods from marine microalgae
A team at Adelaide's Flinders University is cooking up a plan to turn microalgae into chips, pastes, jams and even...
First-hand experience inspired this electrical engineer to improve cochlear implants
When Dr Greg Watkins developed profound deafness following a 30-year career as an electrical engineer, he turned his skills to...
This young engineer hopes his technology will help people with serious mobility issues
Young engineer Sam Parker is a 2020 John Monash Scholar who wants to transform the field of brain-computer interfaces.
This ‘bone on a chip’ could reduce the need for animal testing in medical research
Trialling new medicines typically involves extensive in vivo testing using animal models. But a new technology created by engineers could...
