Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Sensing chemicals is one of the fundamental tasks in almost every biological process, but engineers have now taken this natural ability and re-purposed it for technological use.
Idea floated for innovative solar fix
A wastewater treatment site in South Australia is looking to solve two problems with one high-tech fix.
Learning arm helps robots catch human skills
As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.
Doors open for QLD's $16 billion mega-mine
The Queensland Government is pushing for a $16 billion coal development in the Galilee Basin.
Multi-purpose plan to improve roads through light and power
The advance of solar energy is linked to the surfaces on which panels can be stuck, and a new project adds roads and highways to that list.
Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry
The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.
Housing plan to appease all needs in NT
Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.
Sleep apnoea latest victim of futuristic production
Australia’s wizards of titanium printing have unveiled their latest product - a mouthpiece that could save lives.
Evolving light box blocks better range on command
Engineers have used a genetic approach to create a material that can protect against electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths.
Farm bike innovation saves lives, takes prize
A device which will likely save some farmers’ lives has won “Best New Safety Product or Innovation” award at Agfest.
Folding multi-screen could transform tomorrow's view
Canadian engineers have shown off their early prototype for what could be an entirely new category of mobile device.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Reinvented wheel adds smooth benefits
Necessity was the mother of an invention which could improve access for the wheelchair-bound worldwide.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Floating nuclear plants given nod for safety
Energy engineers say floating nuclear power plants could avoid some of the pitfalls of their land-based predecessors.
Padbury's port plan put back in the box
A perplexing attempt to secure a major project seems to have fallen through, with Padbury Mining calling off its Oakejee plan.
States agree to clear books on path to new roads
State and territory leaders have agreed to sell off their assets in exchange for federal infrastructure money.
Australians assist in making heavy mark for 117
Australian experts have helped add to the periodic table, confirming the discovery of its latest element.
Less HELP could be a hex on attendance
The university sector will be waiting to hear its funding future, with a number of recommendations to reduce the role of public money.
Mineral minstrels set out to forge new metal fans
A band of roaming metallurgists will visit some of Australia’s most remote schools, burning things, blowing them up and getting students excited about mineral science.
Bird-copying flight design takes off
Australian engineers are stealing some natural techniques to improve robotic flight.