Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian students may have broken a 26-year-old world speed record to become the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres on a single battery charge.
Big road bill could be tackled with Federal funds
The NRMA says there is $1 billion worth of roadwork in store just to bring roads on the north cost of NSW up to standard.
Fertiliser fuels cleaner water
Australian researchers say they have developed a new desalination technique that requires about 80 per cent less energy.
Nano-rods spin out scientists at 150,000 RPM
Certain nano-particles spin unbelievably fast when placed in water, nobody knows why, but they now know how fast.
Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities
A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.
Big build steams-up as rail firm takes its station
Australian company Traxion has taken charge of negotiating developments for the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub.
Corruption claims in push for bus justice
Dodgy bus shelter deals may be just the tip of the iceberg in state corruption inquiries.
Multi-billion Defence spend moving ahead
A few big deals this week for Australian military transport, with the approval of a $54 million project and plans put up for another $1.4 billion spend.
RET scare puts green billions on the line
At least eight major projects have been put on hold in recent weeks, due to uncertainty over the Renewable Energy Target.
Young engineers on better flowing future
The young stars of tomorrow’s engineering world will face-off against each other in August.
Designer decried after engineering on shaky ground
Reports say an engineer in New Zealand has been working for years, even after he was implicated in a major stadium collapse.
Eggplant could add to energy tech salad
The future could be defined by the rise of nanobots, hyperconductors, quantum networks and... eggplant?
Organic gas traps could pull new industry from thin air
Tiny organic cages could be used to extract rare, valuable and sometimes deadly gases from the air.
Ronaldo meets R2D2 in robot world cup
Next week marks the start of the football World Cup many have been waiting for.
Resource rehab will run to billions
A conference this week discussed what can be done with Australia’s 50,000 disused mine sites.
Astronomical options at launch of new space site
Australian space scientists will build a domestic satellite industry at the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), now that it is complete.
Locals in fight to fix world's water worries
The first ever WorldSkills Water Innovation Challenge has mixed technophile and tradie to produce sanitation solutions for the world’s poorest regions.
New motors fire low-speed high-energy future
Australian engineers say greater efficiency will flow from improved electric motors.
Oil splitter springs new treatment option
A simple yet powerful Australian water treatment technology will be brought to the global market.
Bad choice of boots and cyber-fears for Army's future
Questions are being asked over the Defence Department’s decision to reject an Australian bid to supply $15 million worth of safety boots, after the contract was given to a company to make the boots in Indonesia.
Drone laws called for in push for privacy
Some MPs say remotely piloted aircraft put public safety and privacy at risk, and there should be new laws to protect them.