Technology
Harder, better, stronger: Transport of the future rests on a rare-earth element
Lighter vehicles are becoming very appealing as plans for future transportation get made. For this reason and more, we could...
The next decade in quantum computing: error correction, killer apps and engineers
It’s set to be an exciting decade for the quantum computing field, and 2018 Australian of the Year Professor Michelle...
Nanotechnology is helping those with lung disease breathe easier
Tiny biological messengers are being used by an Australian team that is devising new treatments for lung diseases.
Challenge, fail, learn, repeat: One engineer’s formula for innovation
After being named one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers in 2018, Neil Mackenzie has launched himself into an exciting new...
Engineers teach RFID tags new tricks to lower the cost of smart technologies
From tracking pallets and crates to keeping tabs on library books, RFID tags have been put to many uses. But...
Materials engineers find way to recycle old jeans into artificial cartilage
A Deakin University team has found an unexpected material that can be used to produce synthetic cartilage: old denim.
What can robots learn from playing with Lego?
Why do robots play with Lego? It's not just for fun – the toy is helping them learn the skills...
Can we create crash-free driverless cars? One engineer is pursuing the tech
Ryan Eustice is creating a self-driving car that will never cause an accident.
Meet one engineer sharpening the focus of our satellite positioning systems
Satellite positioning data keeps autonomous cars on the road, guides emergency services and tells Uber drivers where their fare is...
This “inexpensive and ubiquitous” material could protect buildings from earthquake damage
Geotextiles are already used in building foundations. But their flexibility, thinness and strength might also help save properties - and...
