Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Brain cells trained on chip
ANU researchers are building a brain-on-a-chip – a system of circuits made out of brain cells.
Exoskeleton to keep elderly stable
Swiss engineers have developed a high-tech exoskeleton that recognises the loss of balance and prevents falling.
Gas deal to get Windorah going
Real Energy has signed an MoU with Santos over the Windorah gas project.
New sites to serve QLD miners
The Queensland Government has launched an online database for new geological data.
States split in budget response
There has been a mixed reaction from the states to the federal budget, linked largely to the political allegiances of state governments.
CSIRO hydro set for world markets
A new project could help Australia become the home of high-purity hydrogen ...
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Science money mostly stays
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Underpants dismissal appealed
A former South 32 worker who was sacked for working in his underwear has launched an unfair dismissal application.
WA zircon sheds light on baby Earth
For its first few hundred million years, the Earth was barren, flat and almost entirely under water, Australian scientists say.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Big Vic. gas plant finished
The company behind a new multi-billion-dollar gas plant in Victoria says it will help re-enliven the domestic energy market.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Woodside wants east to reach over
WA gas giant Woodside says if the eastern states want gas, they can come and get it.
Big Melbourne moves unveiled
The City of Melbourne has announced a $12 million project to create two new open spaces in the CBD and Southbank.
Calls for extended IA pipeline
The local government sector has backed the Federal Government’s “good debt” infrastructure plans.
UTS launches tech lab
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched a new high-tech research lab.