Technology
Cloud-piercing lasers clear the way for faster, more secure satellite communications
Laser tech can deliver satellite data faster and more securely than radio frequencies, but clouds and fog are major obstacles....
New fluorescent dyes could sharpen the focus of biological imaging
Fluorescent molecules have been used in biological imaging for over a century. Recent studies have shed light on the technology’s...
Can social robots help relieve stress in the workplace?
Can social robots help staff worry less and focus more on creativity and collaboration? An Australian and Japanese team is...
New app could improve pedestrian safety and city planning all in one
Texting or listening to music can be hazardous distractions for people crossing busy roads, but UK researchers are developing an...
New water treatment method traps BPA particles like a Venus flytrap
Engineers have pioneered an innovative water treatment method that captures and breaks down BPA, commonly found in plastic containers.
The world’s most used synthetic material is getting a makeover
A team of civil and materials engineers has developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres they say could lead to stronger and...
Engineering competition asks students how to save a world in peril
The annual Warman Design and Build Competition is just around the corner, with a new cohort of students preparing to...
Lizard tails could help robots get moving in rough terrain
An international research team has studied the motion of bipedal lizards, with a view to helping robots get a foothold...
Rethink Robotics revisited: A look back at the collaborative robots pioneer
Last week Rethink Robotics, an early pioneer in the field of collaborative robots, announced it was shutting down operations. In...
Colour-changing sensors can offer on-the-spot disease diagnosis
Biomedical engineers in Australia and overseas are developing test kits that can confirm the presence of diseases ranging from the...
