Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The United States’ Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of Boeing 767s, to check for a problem that could see pilots to lose control.
Safety worries dissuade true place of nuclear, experts say
With nuclear energy seemingly at its least popular in years, many have begun to neglect the benefits of the power source that never really made it.
Special day for local techno. heroes
Two champions of a renewable energy future have been honoured this Australia Day.
Tiny tester to lock down electric leaks
Research engineers have created a tiny device which can sense wasted electromagnetic energy, and could improve the reliability and efficiency of virtually any electrical device or system.
Master Builders accuse unions of putting walls around work
A corporate body representing the building industry says the current workplace relations system is blocking hiring and preventing training, while strikes are driving up costs at work sites around the country.
Millions wanted to let big dam plan stand
One man is leading the charge for the Federal Government funding to build a large dam in the central western region of New South Wales
Sweet new battery turns enzymes to electricity
Batteries made from a futuristic mix of sugars and other enzymes could power our devices in just a few years, with a new standard set by researchers in the US.
Wave plan buoyed by military millions
There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.
Healthy patch could put pricks in the past
A biomedical engineer from the University of Queensland has taken his invention to the birthplace of its ancestors.
Sleeping probe's delivery path nears pointy end
A robotic team has embarked an incredible research route, delivering a 3 tonne package to the surface of a comet.
Solar search bags big prize
Australian researchers have been lauded for their world-leading advances in solar technology, with one engineer taking home a prize worth over half a million dollars.
Solid wave shows silicon possibilities
An international team featuring research engineers from Australia has observed a groundbreaking wave movement in silicon, which could bring a new level of computer communication.
Week builds new crop of engineers to balance the past
This week has seen one university host a week-long event aimed at one of the world’s greatest engineering challenges – attracting young women to the profession.
Work report says miners still reacting to contraction
Mining companies in Western Australia will look to hire on short contracts for a while, with employment experts claiming a lull in resources recruitment continues.
Latest Google glass puts eyes on diabetes
A contact lens to help manage diabetes is the latest next-level device to leak from Google’s technology labs.
Maiming and mortality launches WA mining safety probe
A string of incidents and concerns for the future have prompted a probe into safety at mines in Western Australia.
Single second brain model takes supercomputer 40 minutes
A recent simulation in Japan shows both how far modern computer processing has come, and just how good the supercomputer in our skulls really is.
iiNet ducks NBN's poor history
A major Australian internet provider has opted out of the National Broadband Network's new wholesale agreement, slamming its service delivery record.
Star-viewing design soon to take flight
A new filter will let smart people from CSIRO do something usually considered pretty dumb – staring directly into the sun for science.
New water plan to build more than buybacks
The release of millions in funding to help Queensland farmers save water has been roundly welcomed.
Genome machine brings medical future to Australia
A major Australian research firm has acquired a machine that can sequence an entire human genome for relatively little cost.