Materials
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...
Do porcupine quills hold the secret to lighter, stronger materials?
Porcupines are born with thousands of sharp, needle-like quills. A group of engineers have discovered that with 3D printing, these...
This engineer wants to ensure a tragedy like London’s Grenfell Tower fire never happens again
A Melbourne-based engineer is helping save lives by teaming up with a construction materials company to design lightweight, cost-effective cladding...
This engineer pushes materials to breaking point to help technology cope with extremes
Mechanical engineer Dr Veronica Gray is figuring out when, why and how materials break, pushing the breaking point further so...
This technology helps protect its users from the effects of Australia’s scorching summer sun
Venturing outdoors while staying safe from skin cancer can be a tricky task. One engineer is helping Australians make safer...
These nanomaterials turn motion into electricity, but putting them to use requires deft engineering
When Dr Nitu Syed started looking for something to do with her expertise in nanomaterials, she knew that she wanted...
This engineer is developing a mesh scaffold that stimulates bone formation
Graduating with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 2005, research wasn’t immediately on the cards for Dr Abdalla Ali, engineer...
