Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Even without the Queensland's rejection, Adani's $1 billion NAIF loan is unlikely to be approved.
Experts spot CPU security hole
Australian cybersecurity researchers have reported on serious bugs at the heart of millions of modern PCs.
Abbott's carbon claims denied
Experts have attacked Tony Abbott’s latest comments on carbon credits.
Adani wants anti-activist alignment
Anti-Adani activists have been arrested after boarding a train likely carrying coking coal.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.
Metalens made for full spectrum
Harvard engineers have created a single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light — including white light — in the same spot and in high resolution.
Emissions switch slammed
The Federal Government has been accused of shifting the goalposts with the release of new annual emissions projections.
Industrial effects roll on
New research suggests the ill-effects of the Industrial Revolution are still being felt 200 years later.
Supercomputing boosted
The Federal Government has announced $70 million will be spent to replace Australia’s highest performance research supercomputer, Raijin.
Excitonium exists
Scientists have proven the existence of a form of matter first theorised over 50 years ago.
Frack review makes many calls
The NT Government’s fracking inquiry has handed down a preliminary report that includes a call to protect groundwater resources.
Bendy bio-battery for body power
Engineers in the US have created an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery.
EPA green lights NT waste site
The NT EPA has approved a controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine.
New solar design outlined
Researchers have unveiled a new ‘double-glazing’ solar power window unlike any existing solar panel.
Adelaide gets graphene lab
Australian experts will use a new research hub to help graphene leave the lab.
AGL keeps Liddell timeline
AGL will close the Liddell coal-fired power plant and repurpose it with a commitment to clean energy.
Jail time for VW cheat
A US-based Volkswagen executive has been jailed over the company’s emissions scandal.
More time needed for mine rehab
Research suggests much more time is needed for adequate mine site restoration.
QLD flood case underway
A class action by 6,000 people has started almost 7 years after Queensland’s fatal floods.