Communications
As more spacecraft head out in the ether, who helps guide their way?
When spacecraft near and far phone home, back here on Earth those at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex listen.
New drumheads help the march to smaller, stronger communications tech
US researchers have developed an electromechanical drumhead 100,000 thinner than the human eardrum, an innovation they say will make the...
Could lasers charge our phones at lightning speed without zapping us?
US researchers are working on infrared lasers that can charge phones at lightning speed without zapping humans or pets.
Food labelling sensors offer a way to cut down waste
Australians throw out 5 million tonnes of food a year, and a big part of the problem is confusing food...
Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?
A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a...
This ultra-thin wearable tech will help doctors look after patient health
The ongoing miniaturisation of semiconductors has enabled some big advances in wearable tech. The latest: a soft, stretchy, ultra thin...
Star Wars-style 3D images are quickly becoming real
A professor of electrical engineering has used light printing volumetric displays to create 3D images in thin air.
Adelaide boosts its smart city status with a new IoT tech trial
Add this to the list of issues Internet of Things technology could solve: reducing traffic on Australia's congested roads.
Can wearable technology stop illegal throwing in cricket?
Throwing in cricket is illegal, as it gives the bowler an unfair advantage. Now engineers are developing wearable technology to...
Can the Internet of Things extend infrastructure shelf life?
The Internet of Things should usher in a fresh era of efficient infrastructure, but an entirely new skillset is required...
