Archived News for Engineering Professionals
German physicists are moving from calculation to construction on a project that hopes to build an engine powered by a single particle.
Snake spine secrets de-coded for undersea design
Engineers are once again referring to the great catalogue of nature for their next robotic design.
Big front-wheeler brings bizarre to work commute
A new device will provide the best of several worlds for people who are severely indecisive about the way they travel.
Drilling for liquid heat steams up in Iceland
Iceland is going deep for its next new energy supply - drilling a 2.1 kilometre hole through the Earth’s crust to draw power from its liquid interior.
Foreign offices need IT fix to match modern diplomacy
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has asked for hands to be raised to build a $216 million replacement global communications network, as our current diplomatic cables strain under the weight of modern interactions.
Optus bags NBN tender, will handle satellites for five years
Telecommunications provider Optus has secured a multi-year deal to handle satellite access to the National Broadband Network.
Video shows big effort for bigger dish to catch tiny travellers
The United States’ Department of Energy has posted a video to show the construction of an incredibly large neutrino detector.
Waves from WA could be key to future power
An Australian company says it has achieved is the world’s most economical wave energy generator yet.
Young brains bear fruit beyond their years
Some astounding inventions have shown the high level of creativity in the minds of Australian high-schoolers.
Better scan to hone bone cancer hunt
A new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can take a fresh look at the whole body, to help plot the spread of cancer among other duties.
Ocean probes enhanced with cross-water friendship
CSIRO researchers are using smart yellow sticks to see what makes the Indian Ocean tick.
Project tests small shifts to better face floods
Careful planning and tricky timing may be the keys to reducing the risk of floods, according to a new research project.
Truss interrupts course toward new dam
There may be no federal money for the proposed Needles Gap dam.
Water printer to turn the page on office waste
Every day tonnes of paper is printed on, handed to someone, virtually ignored and then thrown away, but a new development could see the end of single-use paper wastage.
Asian super-rail deal approaching
Insiders expect China will soon announce a new high-speed rail connection through Laos, Thailand and Malaysia and Singapore.
Better targeting to send bugs packing
Some microscopic engineering may make the magic bullet for deadly viruses and bacteria, with Queensland researchers hoping to use oil as a cure.
Big players say RET can drop, and be met for less
Some major energy providers have made their pitch ahead of the Renewable Energy Target review this year, claiming the figure should now be lowered.
British team in terabyte tale of two cities
British engineers have set up what may be the world’s fastest internet connection, transferring data between two cities at a mind-boggling 1.4 terabits per second.
Engineers welcome dredging technical checks
Engineers Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s Commission of Inquiry into a large-scale dredging project spill in Queensland.
Guideline change imminent for diligent engineers
A new set of engineering safety guidelines is being reviewed by legal counsel, hoping to create better practice to protect workers physically and legally.
Illegal industrial deals revealed
Reports by multiple Australian media outlets have shown a high level of corruption in construction, with several unions accused of handing lucrative contracts to criminals.