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S4E1 How AI can boost Australia's productivity
From improving government services to boosting business efficiency and tackling inequality, artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we live and work.But could it help reverse…
S3E6 Why diversity matters in engineering
Engineering touches almost every aspect of our lives. From building our roads and powering our homes to developing the medical equipment that will help save lives — the demand for engineering skills…
S3E5 How quantum is moving from the lab to everyday life
For more than a century, quantum mechanics has challenged how we understand the universe. Once confined to theory and thought experiments, quantum is now powering real technologies – and the next 20…
S3E4 Finding a pathway to replace fossil fuels in big industries
Using renewable energy such as wind and solar to create environmentally friendly electricity is great - but what can we do to replace the use of fossil fuels in industrial sectors that can't easily…
S3E3 PFAS: How a useful invention became a global contaminant
PFAS—also known as "forever chemicals"—are in your water, your clothes, your food packaging, and even in your body. They’ve been widely used for decades to make products resistant to heat, stains,…
S3E2 Equitable healthcare isn’t about treatment – it’s about justice
Not all healthcare is created equal. Whether it’s a postcode that limits your services, a language barrier at the clinic, or a system that overlooks accessibility - too many people are being left…
S3E1 AI in cybersecurity - friend or foe?
📧 Have you ever fallen victim to a phishing email? You're not alone. Cybersecurity threats are growing more sophisticated every day, making the protection of personal and corporate data more…
S2E6 City sabotage and cyber spectacles: The where and wear of smart technology
From smart homes and cities to business and healthcare, smart technology is promising to enhance efficiency, convenience, and connectivity in daily life. But with it comes growing concerns about data…
S2E5 For a circular economy, water needs to go round and round
Too much water in the form of flooding, or too little water in the form of drought. Two of the biggest global challenges when it comes to water are at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. UNSW…
S2E4 The net-zero emissions by 2050 challenge needs everyone to play their part
Industrial decarbonisation is a fundamental way Australia and other countries around the world can achieve 'Net Zero' emissions targets by 2050, and therefore fulfil promises made in the Paris…
S2E3 A supersonic jet for people like Taylor Swift, flying cars for everyone else
Supersonic commercial planes are making a comeback, but it may be only high flyers that can afford them. For everyone else, our cities could soon drastically change as flying cars (but not as we…
S2E2 Insects, Ozempic and the science fiction of all your food in a single pill
800 million people currently go to sleep hungry, but 1 in 4 of us are predicted to be obese by 2035. Securing access to food for everyone and making it sustainable for our planet are some of our…
S2E1 Get ready for solar to be everywhere by 2050
UNSW researchers are largely responsible for the way the world uses solar power today. Decades of innovation on photovoltaic cells from people at this very university have helped the world get a…
Brain-machine interfaces…coming soon to a cerebrum near you
It might seem like something out of Star Trek, but people controlling so-called ‘smartbrains’ with their own thoughts could happen sooner than you think. And it doesn’t stop there. Innovations in…
Smarter, sustainable, and more resilient use of cities and space
As the world is expected to gain 2.2 billion new urban residents by 2050, emerging technologies will dramatically transform the way growing populations live, work and commute in urban areas. What…
Energy decathlon: the long race to redesign the industry
The energy landscape is evolving and it’s demanding change in the way we produce and consume energy in a more sustainable way. But how can our industry leaders, policymakers and household users reap…
Let’s talk about nuclear
The on-going debate on nuclear feels like a constant battle of weighing the benefits of low carbon electricity generation against the public perception of potential risks. Nuclear engineer and lead…
If it’s not grown, it’s mined
As the world shifts towards renewable energy production, experts predict that mining will play a critical role in the extraction of minerals necessary for technologies like solar panels, wind…
Transport, healthcare, education and defence: where to next with AI?
AI-powered programs like ChatGPT can do everything from plan an itinerary for your next holiday or help you write a resume or business proposal. But with all great technologies, there are risks and…
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UNSW’s Engineering the Future podcast is a space for thought-provoking conversations about the bold ideas that will impact society over the next two decades. From exciting developments in nuclear…
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