Materials
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.
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.
Timber innovations building a more sustainable future
Timber may be one of the oldest and most common building materials, but innovations like these are transforming its role...
Carbon copy: transforming emissions into building materials
Sophia Hamblin Wang relishes a challenge, whether it be a Rubik’s cube — her personal best competition time for a...
Circular economy hits the pavement with novel PPE reuse technique
A group of engineers at RMIT University has developed a technique to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to strengthen...
Composite glass research could lead to crack-proof phone screens
Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to composite glass research conducted by engineers at the...
Engineer behind world’s most powerful magnet awarded prestigious prize
An innovation that can be found inside almost every electric vehicle has earned its inventor Dr Masato Sagawa the 2022...
Protecting buildings from impact damage with running shoe-inspired materials
A Queensland engineer has created a 3D-printed material to help protect buildings from damage caused by high impacts.
What are the uses for robotic textiles?
Until recently, robotic fabrics were attached to external machines that modulate factors inside them, such as shape, sensors or air...
