James Dyson Award opens for big, young ideas that solve problems
The world has lots of problems to solve, and the 2021 edition of the James Dyson Award aims to get young people…
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The Dish to be used for commercial Moon landings in 2021
We're going back to the Moon, it seems, and Australia's iconic dish is going to play a part, says the CSIRO.
Five women to thank your tech for
How much do you know about your technology, and where it came from? For International Women's Day, we're looking…
Vaonis Vespera telescope eyes easy access to the stars
Yearning to explore the skies from your backyard with a digital telescope? A concept from startup Vaonis might…
2020 Dyson Award winner helps detect breast cancer at home
The year's young inventors have thrown their ideas into the ring, and the 2020 James Dyson Award winners have…
UNSW offers world-first degree in quantum engineering
The world may seem a little bleak at the moment, but it keeps going, and if you're keen to get an edge on…
MIT builds a reusable N95 mask that hides less face
The mask we're being asked to wear to protect us all could be due for a change, as MIT redesigns the mask in a…
Aussie researchers build a bike that can sense fear
Cycling may never be the same again, as Australian researchers come up with a way that could make bike riding…
Australian research could see wearables diagnose heart attacks
A smart watch or smart band is great at tracking calories lost, movement, and tracking your sleep, but what if…
James Dyson Award 2020 is open and ready for ideas
Design and engineering students with a big idea that could help the planet might want to put some time aside for…