Mission design at rocket speed
Planning space missions is traditionally a time-consuming and costly process. But the new Australian National Concurrent Design Facility (ANCDF), housed […]
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Fresh Science, Media releases
New coating cuts barnacle build-up to keep ships at sea longer
Footage of HMAS Canberra available. Photos and video below. A new corrosion-resistant coating that halved the build-up of algae and
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Physical sciences (alone) can’t save us: we need to understand human behaviour, too.
Science is important in solving the world’s biggest problems. But can the social sciences solve our planet’s biggest issues on
Macquarie University, Media releases
The future of electronics is chemical
We can’t cram any more processing power into silicon-based computer chips. But a paper published in Nature overnight reveals how
Improving rail safety in Indonesia and Australia
The sweet spot for rail repair vs efficiency Computer models to predict how railcars will respond to different track conditions
A 3D printed rocket engine – made in Melbourne
Monash engineers have designed, printed, and test-fired a rocket engine. Media call 9.30 am, Monday 11 September, Woodside Innovation Centre,
3D printed rocket engine – backgrounder and links
Quick facts A joint Monash University/Amaero team of engineers successfully designed, built, and tested a rocket engine in just four
Reinventing the laser
Caring for Country in Arnhem Land Macquarie University Eureka Prize winners Macquarie University congratulates its winners in the 2017 Australian
Reinventing the laser
High-power diamond lasers, invented at Macquarie University, Eureka finalist High-power lasers have many potential applications: from medical imaging to manufacturing,
Radar-in-a-suitcase makes bridges safer
Assessing ageing bridges just got safer and easier, thanks to a high-tech radar device that fits inside a suitcase. Developed