Archived News for Engineering Professionals
NBN mulls millimetres
NBN Co has begun to test the feasibility of mmWave for future fixed wireless systems.
Old forest CCS assessed
Research suggests the carbon-capturing abilities of some forests may not be as expected.
OPEC+ to cut production
OPEC+ has reached a deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Solid-state batteries advanced
New developments mean the world may soon see all-solid-state battery technology.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
Uni turns to mask production
Expert teams have come up with new methods for the rapid production of desperately needed medical equipment.
New scaffold for lab-grown meat
The quest to create meat without the need for animal agriculture continues.
Nanobelts stacked for hydrogen boost
Griffith engineers are using ‘nanobelts’ to increase the production of hydrogen fuel.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Smart toilets tested
An international team of researchers have developed a ‘smart toilet’ that can analyse the chemistry of urine and stool.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
Diamonds fire for guiding stars
Australian researchers have developed an improved laser system that will help large optical telescopes gather more accurate data.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.