Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A Chinese company wants to provide free satellite internet worldwide by 2026.
Decryption rush stalls
Labor appears to be resisting the Government’s call to back its decryption bill.
Hydrogen find could boost green storage
Local researchers have discovered cheaper and more efficient materials for producing hydrogen for renewable energy storage.
New find to boost high-tech supply
Scientists have uncovered a new way to find dysprosium – a key element for a range of cutting-edge technologies.
Kids strike in climate fight
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.
Baby gene change "dangerous"
There is great concern this week about reports that the world’s first genetically edited babies have been born in China.
Dams seen as major emitters
A new study suggests agricultural dams would be an excellent place to cut carbon emissions.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
Quantum sensor for scalable silicon
Australian engineers have overcome another critical technical hurdle for building a silicon-based quantum computer.
Rail report carries warning
An industry report says Australia faces a shortage of skilled rail workers, which could delay and blow out the costs of projects.
Air pollution linked to kids' disability
Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Class action over telco trainees
A major NBN supplier has been targeted by a $400 million class action.
EIS out for QLD coal giant
A near-$7 billion mega-mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin has come a step closer to reality.
Implant reports reveal deadly toll
A massive international investigation has revealed a shocking number of medical device-related deaths.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
New cladding fills old issues
Australian researchers have developed an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core ...
QLD launches local space race
Australia has made its first commercial rocket launch with a craft sent skyward from rural Queensland.
Scientists spell out election aims
The Australian Academy of Science has outlined its priorities for the 2019 federal election.