Why did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse? And, just as importantly, how might we make other bridges more safe against such collapse?
From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts.
If you believe the hype, we'll all get around in self-driving cars sometime in the future, but pinning our hopes on a still-developing technology to solve traffic congestion problems is a poor solution.
Cities are starting to restore natural systems such as waterways, wetlands and bushland. But restoration on the scale these systems need to function properly calls for a rethink of urban planning.
Tapping into First Nations peoples’ deep understanding of, and connection to, water is vital to build more water-sensitive cities.
Loneliness must be regarded as a public health priority. Find out some of the surprising ways we can tackle it in Monash University’s podcast, ‘What Happens Next?’.
Is Indonesia's proposed new capital in Borneo a model for sustainable urban transformation in Southeast Asia, or an impending environmental disaster?
A survey of more than 4000 Victorians has found that more than three-quarters are interested in riding a bike, but only in infrastructure that separates people from cars – such as protected bike lanes.
The recent TramLab collaboration examines the issues impacting safety and perceptions of safety for women and girls on Victorian public transport.
Unlike, for instance, lawnmowers, you don’t just “plug in” a bus to a regular outlet – the charging equipment is sophisticated, extensive, and expensive.
The transport sector is Australia’s second-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. To reach net zero, we need to change modes of transport, infrastructure, and the design of our cities.
Cities and regions can capitalise on the benefits of the COVID-induced intercity and intracity migration, but it will require a pivot in planning and design policy.
The Citarum River in Indonesia is the focus of a revitalisation project, and a Monash University cross-faculty team has been called on to help make it happen.
The lack of investment in the development and deployment of decentralised diagnostic devices in Australia, most importantly a COVID-19 nucleic acid test, is a public policy failure.
Inclusive educators from Australia, Brunei and Vietnam outline the strategies they adopted to assist students with disabilities amid the pandemic.
A new research paper outlines how we can cool our urban spaces – and what will happen if we don’t.
Australian bicycles are largely influenced by sport, not utility. We should embrace cargo bikes for their usefulness.
Fear of contracting COVID-19, and a lack of physical distancing on public transport, is predicted to lead to a rise in car use once the pandemic passes.
The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity to revive manufacturing.
A multidisciplinary research team is examining how we can translate what we know about public health contagion to develop safer public transport infrastructure.
With the pandemic having slashed travel in Victoria, research is examining whether the government spending tens of billions on its transport agenda is a worthwhile investment.
A vision for the treasured Melbourne suburb preserves its heritage while suggesting creative ways forward.
Sharman Stone has worked to advance the rights of women for more than 20 years, in Parliament and as Ambassador for Women and Girls, but her work isn't finished yet.
The aged care royal commission's interim report paints a picture of a system in deep crisis. Its recommendations for action have some merit, but won't address what are underlying systemic problems.
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