Technology
Biomedical engineering breakthrough transforms tissue in under a second
Biomedical engineers in the US have developed a technology capable of transforming adult cells into something more valuable than gold...
Shark-spotting drones are coming to a beach near you
Just in time for summer, surfers and swimmers flocking to Australia’s beaches have a new ally keeping them safe from...
People program AI, so what happens when they get hacked?
AI is a hot topic, but it’s made in the image of something very old: the human brain. What happens...
This magnetic goo could be the start of self-healing electronics
In tests, textile-based circuits reconnected after being cut, paving the way for future investigations into self-healing electronics.
Body knows best: How bone tissue inspired this protective clothing
Protective clothing that stiffens on impact could prevent injuries in dangerous sports and occupations.
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...
