Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Adding carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water to fracking fluids could improve the efficiency of gas extraction, new reports say.
NSW pipe plan slammed
The NSW Government has already been criticised for its new plan to fix Broken Hill’s water issues.
Custom proteins come in new forms
Biological engineers are developing a programmable protein that could deliver next-generation drugs.
Key mine firms face credit hits
Analysts say Australia's mining contractors are facing credit downgrades by several ratings agencies.
Skills switch could leave labour lagging
ANZ has warned that Australia’s shift to a services economy could create a skilled labour shortage by 2030.
ACS wants NBN and cyber security boost
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) says a faster National Broadband Network needs to be delivered.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Light sheets to illuminate new chips
Engineers have developed a new way to turn electricity into light.
Locals improve quantum view
Australian tech-heads have improved the method for detecting the entanglement of quantum particles.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.
Salt bath gives battery boost
Australian researchers have found a way to squeeze more out of rechargeable lithium batteries.
Space cubes in last terrestrial tests
Australian researchers are testing tiny satellites to be launched from the International Space Station.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Cells switched for three-parent babies
Researchers are working out how to create three-parent babies.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.