Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The National Broadband Network (NBN Co) and the Federal Government have signed deals with telcos Telstra and Optus to deliver the Coalition's version of high-speed broadband.
BHP splits, 'non-core' assets head South
BHP Billiton has given a few more details on its big split and spin-off deal.
Orion gets quick rest before next date in space
NASA’s newest space ship has made a 12,000 kilometre round trip to see if it could survive a 32,000km/h dive into the atmosphere.
Robo-evolution makes unnatural selection
Chemical engineers have developed a form of “artificial evolution”, which could be a big step towards the goal of man-made life forms.
Safety spruiked in push for robot workers
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.
Aluminium industry wants RET set soon
One of Australia’s largest single power users has joined the push for a decision to be made on the Renewable Energy Target.
Battery base could help all industries, but may be overpowered
Electric car-maker Tesla has joined with electric everything-maker Panasonic to drive down the cost of batteries for anything from small devices to solar power stations.
Big deal to kick off Sydney road spree
The NSW and Australian Governments have announced the first construction contract for the multi-billion-dollar WestConnex project in Sydney.
Solar power pitched to new height
Local researchers say they have broken the record for converting sunlight into electricity.
Genetic journey shows we may be extra-terrestrial
Research has shown that DNA can survive a flight through space and back into Earth's atmosphere, while keeping its genetic information intact.
Hockey claims show cost of free trade
Treasurer Joe Hockey has strongly linked the end of subsidies to Australian car manufacturing with the securing of trade agreements with Asian nations.
New tech lets locals clasp bra of the future
Australian engineers are changing the world - one uncomfortable breast at a time.
Weather rig ready for big storm close-up
Australian storm-chasers and weather-watchers will be pleased to know that the nation’s first mobile weather radar is about to fire up.
Brisbane transit bites dust amid BaT tunnel landing
There is no love left for Brisbane’s “ugly” transport hub, with plans announced for a total makeover.
CBA banks on quantum future
The Commonwealth Bank has put $5 million into an effort to build a computer that could changes the world.
Drilling drops as miners bunker
Resource exploration has continued to decline nationwide in the September quarter, with Queensland the worst hit.
Silk suit for anti-bacterial ghost
Researchers have demonstrated a device which can be implanted in the body, destroy bacteria, and then dissolve safely.
Coded message to keep East West
The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.
Easier donations to pad major parties
The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.
New NBN map draws faster, cheaper path
A new rollout map for the latest version of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is on the way – the most recent chapter in a long-running quest to improve Australia’s internet.
Next tier turbines online in five years
Australian engineers are working on superconductor-powered wind turbines, complete with some mind-blowing improvements.