Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Gas field threatens Paris deal
The Federal Government has been warned that emissions from one fracking scheme in the Northern Territory could threaten its Paris targets.
Robo-car readiness assessed
A new study has investigated the infrastructure needs of automated vehicles in Australia now and in the future.
Tasmania issues hydrogen plan
The Tasmanian Government is spending $50 million to develop a hydrogen energy industry in the state.
Tech plan offloads solar
The Energy Minister has suggested research programs into wind and solar could be dumped.
Bight drill plans ditched
Equinor has become the third major fossil fuel producer to scrap plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Mangrove tapped for new tech
Researchers are looking to steal the water-purifying ability of mangrove trees.
Patents pass for new fusion
Australian engineers have secured patents for a new kind of fusion energy generator.
Soft robots gentle on jellies
Engineers have created a soft-fingered robot to gently handle jellyfish.
AI trained on antibiotics
An artificial intelligence system has identified a powerful new drug for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Collinsville coal questioned
A leading economist has warned a proposed coal-fired power station could leave taxpayers exposed.
Green plane deal for SA
An Adelaide company is planning to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft, having signed an agreement with a European designer.
New claims of $3b rort
New claims have emerged in what could be the Morrison Government’s biggest rort yet.
New funds for cut-off communities
Progressive firms have announced plans to provide standalone solar and battery storage systems for victims of bushfires and storms.
Push to put eyes on air
With environmental risks on the rise, experts are calling for a new air pollution monitoring body.
Rio goes for cheap new power
Rio Tinto says a large solar farm will feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Engineers work on solar skin
Queensland researchers are working on solar power technology that can be used as a flexible ‘skin’ over hard surfaces.
Feds offer COVID-19 funds
Australian researchers have been offered $2 million in federal funds for COVID-19 research.
Shruder shredders funded
The Federal Government has funded a giant plastic-shredder to help clean up polluted oceans.