Archived News for Engineering Professionals

A new device is giving Australian researchers a 'Google street view' of galaxies.

Universal basics begin to show in atom-smashing

Data from proton-collision experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) may show a Higgs boson particle being tossed around like a ball between two other particles.

Cool space flames could bring cleaner cars

A discovery has been made in space that could lead to better-burning engines on Earth.

Drill injury details say risks were known

Poor risk management has been blamed for an accident that left a 26-year old drill rig operator in a wheelchair.

Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.

Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says

The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.

Back to work at Barangaroo but issues still fester

More than 1000 workers will go back to work after strike action at Sydney’s Barangaroo construction site, but it is unclear whether it will be on their terms or by court order.

Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift

Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.

Lithium re-mixed for big battery advance

Researchers say they have improved the venerable lithium battery – by adding more lithium.

Minds re-tooled against mining decline

Some engineering companies are bucking the economic trend, taking on more people despite the end of the mining construction boom flooding the market.

Plans for green tech wave to wash one town

Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.

Robo-sports could take biggest world stage

Japan may be planning to bring sports of the future to the 2020 Olympics, with word that it will hold some robotic events.

Students storm toward lightning e-car

Australian students may have broken a 26-year-old world speed record to become the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres on a single battery charge.

Big road bill could be tackled with Federal funds

The NRMA says there is $1 billion worth of roadwork in store just to bring roads on the north cost of NSW up to standard.

Fertiliser fuels cleaner water

Australian researchers say they have developed a new desalination technique that requires about 80 per cent less energy.

Nano-rods spin out scientists at 150,000 RPM

Certain nano-particles spin unbelievably fast when placed in water, nobody knows why, but they now know how fast.

Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities

A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.

Big build steams-up as rail firm takes its station

Australian company Traxion has taken charge of negotiating developments for the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub.

Corruption claims in push for bus justice

Dodgy bus shelter deals may be just the tip of the iceberg in state corruption inquiries.

Multi-billion Defence spend moving ahead

A few big deals this week for Australian military transport, with the approval of a $54 million project and plans put up for another $1.4 billion spend.