Technology
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.
Removing weeds without herbicides could prove a boon for farmers
Western Australian agricultural engineers have added a novel piece of technology to the farming industry’s arsenal against increasingly resilient weeds.
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...
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...
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 soft, snake-like gripper could revolutionise the use of robotics in surgery
A team from the University of New South Wales has created a device that could pave the way for new...
By flapping its ‘wings’, this drone soars above the rest
Drawing inspiration from the natural world, a group of engineers has created a drone with flapping wings that can do...
This light-powered electronic chip mimics the human brain
Engineers have developed light-powered technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one tiny electronic chip.
Engineers are getting cities ready for life after the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down cities worldwide. To open them back up, engineers are modelling life after the virus.
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...
