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Monash researchers have discovered that swimming sperm create swirling fluid vortices – shaped like rolling corkscrews – giving them an extra boost in the race to the egg. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the study reveals that these vortices attach to the sperm cell and rotate in sync, adding extra spin that enhances propulsion … Continued
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As the world accelerates toward a clean energy future, the demand for critical minerals and strategic materials (strategic minerals) has surged. These minerals — such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earth elements — are essential for technologies like electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, hydrogen electrolysers and solar panels. These and other critical minerals … Continued
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A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before. Researchers from Monash University, the University of Sydney, and RMIT University have developed a liquid catalyst that could transform chemical production across a range of industries – from pharmaceuticals … Continued
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The next Federal Government needs to prioritise real action if it is to secure Australia’s economic future and overcome obstacles to delivering national priorities for infrastructure, energy and manufacturing, according to Engineers Australia. Now the date has been set for the 2025 election, Australia’s peak engineering professional body representing over 130,000 members is asking … Continued
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BRISBANE (March, 2025)—AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced its appointment as the dams engineering services provider for Seqwater’s Dam Improvement Program and other dam infrastructure projects planned to be completed by Seqwater now and into the future. This appointment continues AECOM’s decades-long partnership with South East Queensland’s bulk water supply authority in one … Continued
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17/03/25: Seven outstanding projects have been named finalists for the 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA), the industry’s highest honour. Presented by the Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia, the ACAA recognises not only construction and engineering excellence but also how these projects are shaping a more progressive and sustainable construction industry. Australian Constructors Association … Continued
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Researchers in Fiji’s informal settlements are using their own footsteps to detect the hidden pathogens in soil that traditional techniques often miss. Soil contamination is a major health risk in informal settlements, where untreated wastewater and faecal matter can seep into the surrounding environment, increasing the risk of exposure to faecal pathogens among under-served populations. … Continued
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The company producing an early fault detection (EFD) system that helps prevent bushfires and blackouts globally has established a new manufacturing hub in Richmond. IND Technology has commercialised this innovation from RMIT University and installed it across the United States and Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia and Australia. The EFD technology acts like a smoke alarm … Continued
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Engineers Australia and Consult Australia have released Improving Access to Global Engineering Skills, a business guide to help Australian businesses tap into the wealth of skills offered by overseas-qualified engineers. This is a joint outcome of their Leading Through Collaboration partnership agreement. With engineering skills in high demand across all disciplines, the guide offers businesses … Continued
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Research from UNSW has proven a fundamental truth in communication which could make computer chips faster and more efficient. Communication complexity is the study of how much information needs to be passed between two or more parties in order to solve a particular problem. It measures the minimum number of bits that have to be … Continued
