Technology
Soft robots gain superpowers thanks to these cheap yet strong “muscles”
Most robots rely on a system of rigid motors to lift heavy objects. But advances in soft robotics could see...
Is quantum encryption the future of cybersecurity?
Quantum computers could see internet encryption become obsolete. But a team of researchers has used quantum mechanics to make cybersecurity...
This spray-on concrete helps old buildings last during an earthquake
A team of civil engineers in Canada has developed an environmentally friendly spray-on concrete that can help structures weather earthquakes...
Is this new algorithm the best in the world for analysing streaming data?
To track trends, algorithms have to wade through a constant flow of streaming data, focussing on the important bits while...
This bio-inspired camera could help detect hidden cancer
Taking a cue from nature, engineers in the US have created a novel camera that mimics the eye of the...
Potholes could be a thing of the past thanks to this secret ingredient
Wherever there are roads, there are potholes – we've come to accept it as a given. But a recent discovery...
Can a ‘lab-on-a-chip’ make diagnosing illnesses in the field more reliable?
An innovative lab-on-a-chip could make diagnosing illnesses safe, reliable and cheap for areas that lack clinics and diagnostic equipment.
Automation: Why does Australia still struggle to be a world leader?
In a bid to correct our low standing in global automation rankings, one organisation has initiated Australia's first Robotic and Computer...
This unique kids clothing grows as your child does
UK engineer and designer Ryan Yasin might have perfected ‘childproof’ clothing.
What happens behind the scenes of the world’s best animation?
Great animation doesn't happen by accident. There's a lot of physics, maths and engineering involved – and a healthy dose...
