Technology
Can we actually build ethical robots? One engineer is stirring the debate
The idea of building ethical robots might not be impossible, depending on your definitions. Nor is it a trivial issue.
Will synthetic biology be the breakthrough technology of the 21st century?
With precision tools, synthetic biology has enormous implications, offering hope against some of our major global challenges.
Can the Internet of Things extend infrastructure shelf life?
The Internet of Things should usher in a fresh era of efficient infrastructure, but an entirely new skillset is required...
Sonar technology the latest method to deter shark attacks
Following a recent increase in shark attacks, the NSW Government is investing in technologies such as the Clever Buoy, a...
This little origami robot can go where Mars rovers can’t
An Australian university student designed an origami robot that can be used to explore the surface of Mars during an...
Quantum computing: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Light-stopping experiment has potential for quantum computing.
This bendable concrete doesn’t crack under pressure
Researchers from Singapore have developed a bendable type of concrete that retains the strength and endurance of regular concrete.
This emotionally intelligent software knows exactly how you’re feeling
Modern algorithms and psychological theories popularised in the 1970s have come together to create emotionally intelligent facial recognition software.
World’s largest radio telescope is a mammoth feat of engineering
This 500 meter behemoth will not only be the world’s largest radio telescope, but it will peer deeper into space...
This little sensor warns you if you show signs of a concussion
Evidence is mounting about how damaging a concussion in contact sports can be. Now a smart tool is aiding in...
