Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
AI bike revealed
Chinese researchers have unveiled an autonomous bicycle powered by a new type of artificial intelligence chip.
AI trained on heartbeats
New studies show AI can spot abnormal heart rhythms within a matter of seconds.
Australia seeks emergency oil
Australia is negotiating the purchase of millions of barrels of oil from the US.
CSIRO studies gas switch
CSIRO has completed a detailed study of fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from CSG production.
Dark matter lab re-ignited
The Victorian Government has put up funds for a dark matter laboratory located in an old gold mine.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Insect eyes inspire new tech
Experts are taking design tips from nature – attempting to recreate the extraordinary vision of insects.
STEM Women to boost connections
A new resource has been created to make Australian women in STEM more visible.
Carry-over credits slammed
Pacific nations do not want Australia to use carry-over credits to meet climate change commitments.
Clean power to provide 35 per cent
Thirty-five per cent of Australia’s electricity needs will be met by clean sources within two years, analysts say.
Metal printed on petals
US researchers have printed liquid-metal circuitry on rose petals, leaves, paper and even jelly.
Studies show rapid rise
Recent warming events have been unmatched in the past 2,000 years, according to international and Australian researchers.
Anonymised data unwound
Researchers say it is becoming easier to identify individuals from anonymised data.
Big biodiesel reignited
Australia's largest renewable biodiesel producer is back in operation, three years after it was driven to closure.
Complex tax deprives Africa
Experts say Australian miners have shifted about $1.1 billion in profit out of Africa in just one year.
Emissions figures lag
Angus Taylor delayed releasing figures showing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions were rising.
Energy Minister inquiry looms
The Federal Energy Minister could face a formal inquiry into alleged backroom meetings.