Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A giant crane is placing an enormous saucer-shaped dish on its base at Canberra's Deep Space Communication Complex today.
Locals score world's best water-splitting
Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.
Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers
Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.
Building cop bid fails
The Federal Government will keep fighting to bring back the workplace cop - the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) - after failing to reintroduce it this week.
Plastic ear pinpoints sound for AI
A simple device could bring robots and artificial intelligence closer to natural human abilities.
ASIC to bury phoenix firms for good
Australia’s main financial regulator says it will turn its focus to ‘phoenix activities’ in the construction sector.
Expert says light-speed travel just needs power
Astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis says light speed space travel between galaxies may actually be possible.
Gorgon backers under ATO's lens
The Australian Taxation Office is looking at the funding of the massive Gorgon natural gas project, amid claims that it will make billions of dollars tax-free.
Rural satellite services to take off soon
The roll-out of NBN’s rural high speed satellite services will begin on 1 October 2015, the federal government says.
Steel-melting diamond laser fired
Australian researchers have demonstrated a new diamond laser that is 20 times more powerful than previous diamond lasers.
High-tech rocketeers give hypersonic report
Australian scientists have reported back from the latest trial of the joint Australia-US Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HIFiRE) Program.
Local solar crew looks for Indian boost
Adelaide solar manufacturer Heliostat says new deals with one of India's largest power companies could bring hundreds of new jobs to South Australia.
Buffett makes biggest play
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is moving to buy out aerospace supplier Precision Castparts, in a deal valued at a staggering $37.2 billion.
Court action on Linc gas claims
A secret Queensland Government report allegedly warns that hundreds of square kilometres of prime agricultural land in the state’s southeast are at risk from toxic chemicals and explosive gases.
Jobs lost in tough times for copper
BHP Billiton has announced 380 jobs will be lost at its massive South Australian Olympic Dam mine, and experts say it is a sign of the times.
Robo-lessons ease path to human lives
A world in which humans share their homes and workplaces with robots is coming, and local researchers are looking to smooth the transition.
Senate demands WA road plan
The Senate has given the Federal Government until 5pm (AEST) today to release traffic modelling and cost benefits information relating to the $1.6 billion Perth Freight Link highway.
Abbott laments jobs lost in mega-mine hold-up
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is “frustrated” at the Federal Court’s decision to overturn the approval of Adani's Carmichael coal mine, saying it could have created thousands of jobs.
Cable recall goes slow while risks rise
Thousands of Australian homes and businesses have faulty electrical cabling posing a serious danger, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned time is running out to get it fixed.
Copper could fuel future after CO2 breakthrough
Research engineers have developed a new material that could capture greenhouse gas and convert it into fuel.
Ergon to trial new tech ahead of revolution
Electricity companies could soon roll out the next big energy revolution - offering large home battery systems to customers.