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UNSW expert Professor Yansong Shen explains why it is so important to find a way to produce iron and steel in a more environmentally-friendly and feasible way. ****** Iron and steel are essential materials used to build almost everything in the world – from skyscrapers and cars, to bridges and wind turbines. But did you … Continued
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Key Facts: · Compact 1.35-liter mini PC powered by up to Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) features Intel Graphics and supports 35- to 65-watt CPUs · Delivers up to 1.29X improvement in multithreaded performance over previous-generation CPUs · Features triple storage support including two PCI® Gen 4 SSDs and also supports up to DDR5 … Continued
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Quantum technologies may seem very complex, but their importance is very simple – they can help solve difficult problems in medicine, energy, logistics, and security. And while the world of quantum can sound very futuristic, those technologies are already being developed and implemented to address globally significant problems. In the latest episode of the Engineering the Future … Continued
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Key Facts: RMIT researchers developed a 3D-printed diamond-titanium device that generates electricity from liquid flow and can receive wireless power through tissue The innovation could enable battery-free implants like smart stents and prosthetics that are customised to patients The device combines semiconductive diamonds with titanium to create a biocompatible material that can both harvest energy … Continued
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Monash engineers have unveiled a breakthrough catalyst that could supercharge next-generation batteries, offering more power, longer life and lower costs. While zinc-air batteries are currently used in small devices like hearing aids, this opens the door to rechargeable, high-power applications, moving the technology closer to real-world, grid-scale and transport uses. Using a clever heat treatment, … Continued
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Key Facts: New building material made of cardboard, soil and water has about 75% lower carbon footprint than concrete whilst being reusable and recyclable. Innovation eliminates need for cement, costs one-third of concrete, and can support low-rise buildings. Material is ideal for hot climates due to natural temperature regulation and suits remote construction where red … Continued
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The innovative solution could help reduce the risk of burns by delaying how quickly cotton materials catch fire. Researchers at UNSW have developed a novel fire-resistant spray that could slow the rate at which cotton materials catch fire – and reduce risk of burning. Designed with everyday materials in mind, like shirts or bedding that most … Continued
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Monash engineers are commercialising breakthrough supercapacitors that rival batteries in energy storage while vastly outperforming them in power delivery. This paves the way for faster-charging EVs, more efficient renewable energy storage, and high-performance electronics. Ionic Industries, a Monash spinout, is working to bring the technology to market. Monash University researchers have made a major leap forward … Continued
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For the first time in human history, the invisible has been given an equation. A milestone in physics and material science has been reached: the Master Formula of Neutrinovoltaics now describes the conversion of unseen radiation spectra into usable electrical energy. Rooted in Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, peer-reviewed experiments, and breakthroughs in advanced materials, this achievement … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, September 4, 2025 Rewiring Australia’s Co-Founder Saul Griffith heads to the Western Australia to share tips on energy savings and climate action Renowned engineer and clean energy expert Saul Griffith will share insights from his latest book Plug In: The Electrification Handbook at events in WA exploring how Australians can transition to all-electric … Continued
