Technology
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...
Ultrasonic waves could help milk and cheese last longer and taste better
Australian engineers have come up with an innovative way to separate milk from its fats using ultrasonic waves.
Medical robots are coming to an operating theatre near you
Medical robots won’t get emotional, they won’t get tired, and they won’t get distracted. And they’re already helping human surgeons...
This human-like robot is lending a helping hand in aged care homes
The world of aged care is being offered a robotic hand by Zora, a cute, cuddly human-like robot.
In the race to build the world’s first quantum computer, UNSW bets on silicon
In the global race to build a quantum computer, Australia is well positioned – and Professor Andrew Dzurak from the...
