Research and Development

Fabric woven with the Project Jacquard conductive yarn. Image courtesy of Google.

Google debuts new electronic smart fabrics

The LightSail space craft. Image courtesy of The Planetary Society.

Experimental LightSail satellite dead in orbit

The NXB concept bicycle will be on display alongside a chrome-liveried Lexus NX SUV at The Good Design Awards - image courtesy of Lexus.

Lexus NX-inspired bike features at Good Design Awards

The new SpaceShipTwo under construction by Virgin Galactic. Image courtesy of Virgin Galactic.

Virgin Galactic pushes ahead in wake of tragic crash

Minister for Industry and Science, Ian Macfarlane MP (left) with Prime Minister Tony Abbott (centre) - image courtesy of Ian Macfarlane

Manufacturing and minerals CRCs to receive $74m boost

Aeromobil 3.0 flying car crashes during test flight

The Blue Origin New Shepard being tested earlier this year - image courtesy of Blue Origin.

Blue Origin may build new $220m rocket factory in Florida

Aerion has opened its order book and set a price for its AS2 Supersonic Business Jet - image courtesy of Aerion.

Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet priced at $120m and available 2022

GKN Aerospace engineers at work at the Filton engineering centre.

GKN Aerospace to develop titanium powder for additive manufacturing

The Vortex Bladeless wind tower could revolutionise wind power generation. Image courtesy of Vortex Bladeless

New bladeless wind turbine promises to disrupt industry

The design of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet by Mitsubishi Aircraft

Mitsubishi heading for the skies with new passenger jets