Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Bitcoin power cost counted
New research suggests the digital mining of virtual coins has a very tangible cost.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Victoria expands exploration
Victoria has released new oil and gas reserves for exploration off the west coast.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
CSIRO science gets new ears
Upgrades at CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope will let astronomers ‘hear’ a wider range of objects in space.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
Computer learns to move like mammals
Scientists have built a computer system modelled on the human brain, which learned to navigate like a mammal.
CSG-earthquake link studied
Scientists say geology is important when it comes to CSG and earthquakes.
Experts improve BCI learning
Swiss researchers say they improved the method for training brain-computer interfaces.
Federal funds for Pacific cable
The Federal Government is funding an undersea telecommunications cable to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Origin to expand NSW hydro
Origin Energy says it will double the capacity of the Shoalhaven hydro electricity scheme.
Telstra reflects on NBN effect
Telstra says increased competition provided by the NBN will extend its financial pain.
WA aims at lithium
The WA Government says it wants to position the state at the centre of the booming lithium industry.
Water review covers Korean plans
A leaked government review has stirred concerns about plans for a series of coal mines in NSW.
Big fine levelled at Linc
Gas company Linc Energy has been fined a record $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm.