Technology
Homegrown solutions to the global microplastics problem
Esteemed innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla breaks down how microfactories can transform waste into high-value materials.
The global economy is only 7.2 per cent circular – here’s a roadmap to fix it
How to rethink construction, manufacturing and the global food industry to achieve maximum circularity.
This compact electronic nose is capable of identifying odours within milliseconds
This compact electronic nose, a new innovation from Western Sydney University, is capable of identifying odours within milliseconds.
What role can rammed earth play in the future of low-carbon construction?
The modern desire for low-carbon materials in construction means rammed earth is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
How intelligent integrated remote operations centres are optimising the value chain
It’s been 15 years since Rio Tinto successfully pioneered the world’s first remote operation centre in mining. Since then, technology...
Meet the company helping the visually impaired see through sound
By leveraging AI, machine vision and spatial audio, ARIA Research is developing augmented reality glasses that could be a boon...
9 useful AI tools for engineers
The arrival of user-friendly large language models (LLMs) has driven AI hype to deafening levels in the past few years,...
Data centres in the age of AI
Data centres are power-hungry, heat-generating beasts and AI is making them hungrier and hotter than ever. So how are engineers...
Green steel: The race is on
A number of significant green steel projects are taking shape around the globe, all vying for important first-mover sustainability titles.
The matchbox-sized device that could screen for Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a long, costly and sometimes painful process. This new device could reduce the diagnosis time down to...
