Australia set to play a big role in the future of advanced flight
Boeing’s Australian arm is contributing to its development of high-tech flight systems like autonomous planes and vertical takeoff . Here’s what…
A house for life: Can we build homes that age as we do?
Automation, energy efficiency, customisation and aged-care best practice combine in a house that allows elderly occupants to get the most out of life.…
Online education is bringing knowledge to the masses
Knowledge is power and it belongs to the people, says online education pioneer and Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun.…
First next-gen warship passes trial run with flying colours
The first warship from the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance successfully completes its sea trials.…
Beyond book smart, structural engineers of the future need to be creative
As climate change and rising urbanisation impact the built environment, education for structural engineers needs to adapt to keep up – and it might need to look beyond maths and physics.…
How one engineer is “fighting a good fight” against metal corrosion
Nick Birbilis finds the deterioration mechanism of a metal fascinating. His pioneering work in preserving metallic elements has won him the prestigious Batterham Medal.…