Archived News for Engineering Professionals

There is one Twitter employee whose disproportionate paycheque is no doubt the talk of the water cooler, after revelations one engineer is paid $10 million a year for his skills.

Surging ahead after single layer success

A breakthrough at the Australian National University’s School of Chemistry could open a path for further size reductions in some of the world’s smallest electronics.

Delays hit Tas. hardest as NBN work rolls up

Figures reportedly obtained by Australian media sources show work on Tasmanian sections of the National Broadband Network has ground to a halt.

India and Australia hitch-up for green fuel run

A $6 million research partnership should allow a clean-burning synthetic fuel to hit the market, with CSIRO and its Indian equivalent coming together to light-up the new power supply.

Investors blow-up renewable boom, overseas

A survey has revealed a considerable boom in the issue of patents for and investments in renewable energy.

Quantum computing speeds up, one photon at a time

A team has created a device which can only deliver very little, but also gives out a lot.

Lack of women stems from boys, not babies

New research shows very few women leave top jobs to have children - and it is a needless gender barrier that keeps many out of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Cuttlefish impacts may scuttle port plan

An environmental impact study has been released for a proposed export facility at Port Bonython in South Australia, finding it could affect the seasonal cycles of giant Australian cuttlefish.

Trap gaps catch more and less

It may not work for mice, but the Wildlife Conservation Society and Kenyan marine authorities have built a better fish trap.

Bar raised by new bot on the beat

A new level has been set in the world of robotics, with engineers unveiling the fastest robotic runner ever built.

CSIRO helps shoppers face reality online

The risk of buying clothes online is well-known to shoppers these days, but science may help remove that fear.

Melbourne tunnel's 'shonky' foundations defended

The Victorian Government has had to justify the business case underpinning a multi-billion dollar tunnel project, which is already underway.

Passing accessories to nuclear ignition

A milestone has been passed on the path to a paradigm shift in energy production.

Rise of rail freeing-up routes, helping the planet

Rail is on the rise across the country, according to a report from the Australasian Railway Association.

UNSW swiftly sails on sunlight

The 2013 World Solar Challenge is on to test, compare and showcase the current level of solar-powered transport across the globe.

White lights on new LED technique, solar boost possible

A new polymer has been created which emits white light more efficiently than organic LEDs.

Chair's future furnished in 3-D

A mysterious new company is aiming to print wooden furniture in three dimensions.

Lasers get deep on graphene discs

A new storage medium is being developed in Australia which could make blu-ray seem like a floppy disc.

Rio's robots drive tension, save money

Mining giant Rio Tinto is helping usher in the robot revolution, with its plan to replace some of the world’s highest-paid train drivers with robotic equivalents.