Archived News for Engineering Professionals
RMIT engineers have demonstrated a world-first, working, rechargeable “proton battery”.
UNSW takes quantum step
Australian tech researchers have made two silicon atom qubits “talk” to each other.
Unis entangle for quantum centre
Major universities have joined forces to set up a new centre for quantum science.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Solar hits top score
A record 3.5 million solar panels were installed on Australian rooftops last year.
Australia slips on mine money scale
The view of Australia’s mining attractiveness has dropped, according to ...
Hackathon helps mine giant
A high-tech equipment inspection system has taken top prize at Komatsu’s three-day mining ‘hackathon’.
AGL outlines Bayswater boost
AGL is undertaking a $200 million upgrade of the Bayswater Power Station, amid reports of a looming shortage.
Central seeks new supplies
The Northern Territory’s largest onshore gas producer is ramping up production.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
Step taken toward stem cell kidneys
Australian researchers have made an important step towards making human kidneys from stem cells.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Experts reject NT gas
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Green goals plugged in Stony project
Consultants say a waterway project in Melbourne’s west demonstrates how environmental principles can increase urban liveability.
Manned drones moving ahead
Chinese drone maker EHANG is already deep in the testing phase of an autonomous flying taxi.
New layer for future windows
Australian engineers have come up with a smart window material that lets in more heat during the cold and blocks the sun’s rays on hot days.
Rio plugs local spend
Rio Tinto says it has committed around $2 billion to more than 1000 Australian business from a single project.