The future of GPS

More robust and more accurate positioning systems are needed to meet the demands of the global economy – and Australia is set to enjoy the benefits of its very own system.

Russia’s war renews the push for renewables

Europe’s revulsion of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have accelerated the global transition to renewable energy.

Smart textiles and soft robots

Smart textiles with artificial muscle fibres which allow them to move and take different forms have been produced by a team from UNSW’s Medical Robotics Lab.

Mining the Moon and Mars

Off-earth mining may once have been purely the stuff of science fiction, but now it’s potentially a US$1 trillion industry that is likely to be vital if humans are serious about colonising Mars or the Moon.

Russia’s cyber-assault is a warning to Australia

Russia’s savage assault on Ukraine began long before the first tanks rolled in, as 21st century battles are now being fought in cyberspace, as well as with missiles on land, sea and air.

To bat or not to bat? That is the question

Many things which traditionalists loved about the game of cricket have been lost in recent years, and the age-old toss of a coin before the match might be next on the chopping list.

All the answers on renewable energy

Everything you ever wanted to know about the way we will ultimately derive all our power from renewable sources, and how quickly it will be achieved.

The endangered species of the internet

New research shows that a small number of organisations account for an ever-increasing proportion of total attention on the internet, with one large player usually dominating in each sector.