Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Engineers have discovered that porous wood can greatly increase the efficiency of water-to-steam conversion under sunlight.
ACOLA wants storage focus
Experts say Australian industry is missing out on the booming battery storage sector.
AGL has its own supply plan
AGL wants to modify an existing gas storage site in NSW to provide emergency supply.
BHP gives broad update
BHP boss Andrew Mackenzie says the company is finding its own ways to develop renewable systems while maintaining consistent supply.
Santos sale falls through
Some have been encouraged by a failed $9.5 billion takeover of Santos, but the SA Government is not impressed.
Nanotech hub has big plans
A new research collaboration has been launched to develop the next generation of sensitive, portable disease and drugs tests.
Five face mine fire charges
The owners of Victoria's Hazelwood coal mine will face accusations of causing air pollution during a mine fire.
Judge calls for global court
A judge from the US is touring the world to drum up support for an international corruption court.
Piezo power made malleable
Researchers have developed a flexible material that generates electricity when stressed ...
Report plots path to clean power
New research suggests global electricity industry C02 emissions could be brought to zero by 2050.
Study seeks quark collision
Researchers are looking decades down the line for later-than-next-generation power sources.
Wind farm gets battery backing
A major Australian windfarm is adding non-subsidised battery storage.
BHP moving away from MCA
The world’s biggest mining company has told conservationists it is not fully on board with the industry’s major lobby.
ACCC inquiring into NBN issues
An ever-growing pile of complaints has led the ACCC to announce a public inquiry into the standard of the NBN’s wholesale service.
ACT construction tops danger stats
Safe Work Australia says the ACT has recorded the highest rate of serious construction injuries in the country.
Glencore secrets revealed
Glencore, the global mining behemoth, has been shown to have loaned millions of dollars to back shady mining deals ...
Adani loan faces veto
Queensland’s premier says her government will not support a NAIF loan for Adani.
New firm seeks quantum future
A new spin-off company from the University of Sydney is seeking new ways to stabilise quantum technologies.
Nuclear re-think recommended
A nuclear power advocate says Australia needs to get over its fear of the energy source.