Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Bennu shows key chemicals
NASA's Bennu asteroid sample contains water and other potential building blocks of life.
Big desal plans underway
Queensland is set to invest billions in the construction and expansion of desalination plants.
Ocean uranium sought
Australian scientists are working on a simple and effective method for extracting uranium from seawater.
No charge in pill probe
WA authorities have wrapped up an investigation into the loss of a tiny yet dangerous radioactive capsule.
Gas plan process open
The Australian Government has released a discussion paper and opened consultations on a national Future Gas Strategy.
Green power talks reported
The Federal Government has laid out a path for Australia to become a green energy superpower.
Solar set to eclipse atomic
The “fathers of photovoltaics” have dismissed nuclear power as a “distraction” in the energy sector.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
Strikes hit flight body
Safety concerns have prompted a strike at one of Australia’s safety regulators.
Hydro savings detailed
A Queensland government office has estimated the cost of diving into pumped hydro.
Modified chooks resist flu
Gene editing offers potential for creating chickens with resistance to avian influenza.
Construction collapses continue
More companies have joined the list of collapsed builders in Australia.