Materials
A circular-economy solution to the cladding problem
By using recycled glass, a team of Australian-based researchers is aiming to introduce a sustainable and fireproof cladding material to...
Spacesuits that help astronauts feel comfortable in their skin
Life in microgravity can wreak havoc on the human body, but aerospace engineer Dr James Waldie has spent much of...
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...
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.
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...
