Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian researchers have created a laser that can “smell” different gases.
Big Paris plans could fall short
The Australia Institute says both Labor and Liberal pollution reduction targets for 2030 will not see ...
New tech to pull fuel from air
Researchers are working to make fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the sky.
Water-harvest design improved
US researchers have created a device that can extract water from dry desert air, without using an external fuel source.
Wind farm group goes almost nowhere
Tony Abbott’s expert group on the health impacts of wind turbines has done very little.
Women wanted for STEM gap
Authorities want women to help fill a shortage in homegrown engineering skill.
Adani protestors hit Wagners site
Anti-Adani protestors have targeted Queensland engineering firm Wagners.
Experts issue solar warning
Energy Networks Australia says solar rooftop has flooded the network in Queensland.
Global prize for local science
A UNSW researcher has become the first Australian to win the prestigious Global Energy Prize, worth more than $820,000.
Green help for SA industries
South Australia's mining lobby has signed a renewable energy deal it hopes will help slash power bills.
Hospital solar to help health bills
A NSW hospital is installing what will be the largest rooftop solar panel system on any healthcare facility in the country.
Lithium plant to revive rural centre
Plans have been revealed for a new lithium refinery in WA’s Goldfields.
New blackspot round launched
The Federal Government has created an extra $25 million mobile blackspot funding round.
Tech plant slammed in labour report
Tech giant Amazon and manufacturer Foxconn have been criticised over harsh working conditions at a plant in China.
Telstra fixes cut cable
Telstra has moved to repair fibre optic cables in Sydney that were accidentally cut, knocking out some broadband and ADSL services.
Mars probe finds echoes of life
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life.
Big QLD wind plan advanced
Approval has been granted for a billion-dollar wind farm in central Queensland.
Report calls for water cut
The Productivity Commission says special water rights for the mining industry should be scrapped.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
Brisbane launches flood fund
Homeowners in two Brisbane suburbs have been offered funding for modifications to improve their flood immunity.
Gupta wants more Whyalla works
British billionaire businessman Sanjeev Gupta is planning a major investment in the city of Whyalla.