Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A trial is on in the UK to test an innovative solution to pollution from public transport, with electric buses rolling between wireless charging points in London.
Lobby says thousands of new workers needed, many disagree
The Australian Industry Group wants to increase the immigration intake cap by 30,000 people in the next financial year, saying the country needs more skilled workers.
Split leaves Hunt standing on RET, PM looking for more coal fires
The Federal Environment Minister is one of a dwindling number still in support of Australia’s Renewable Energy target, with the Prime Minister more excited about the “superabundance” of coal.
Windmills just millimetres across could charge the future
Research engineers in the US have designed a micro-windmill that yield a tiny new level of energy gathering.
Brain boost brought about by beam for babies
A recent test has suggested that a focused ultrasound beam can improve sensory awareness.
New age of European gas coming as BP stretches further
Many European counties will have an entirely new set of options for resources and energy in coming years, as a number of major projects bring the continent’s new power paradigm closer.
Wireless power-up could put plugs in the past
A new development could one day spell the end of wall-plugs and chargers, after a team was able to beam power from one device to another almost a metre away.
Appeals stall rates and roads after $2.5 mil Broken Hill bill
An appeal has been launched in an ongoing battle over rates and responsibilities for councils and companies near Broken Hill.
Cheap fix for water split could yield new power
A new technique may bring a totally renewable reality a little bit closer, improving the ways electricity from wind and solar can be stored.
A new view to see goods move better
Some of the world's brightest minds have come up with a new way to move packets, which could speed up movements in virtual and physical networks.
Cool new cube makes other boxes look square
An intriguing device has emerged from the minds of Swiss engineers to make a cube which can walk around, balance itself and stand up on a single corner.
Auspicious Australia shown in research top ten
Australia punches well above its weight in terms of research outcomes, a habit highlighted by the release of the Ten of the Best Research Projects 2013 report.
Graduates' year spared with AusAID reshuffle
About forty young graduates had their public service careers ended before they could begin, but now may get another start.
Hearing calls NBN Co to come clean, Ziggy plays quiet card
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has accused NBN Co. of little more than “brazen guesswork” in its estimates of key financial data for the re-booted network.
ANU graduates to next level of brain repair research
This time of year means graduation for many students, and in the case of an honours graduand from ANU, brings the chance to change the world some more.
More join call for court over Ipswich flooding
Hundreds have gathered to add their names to a list of thousands in a planned class action suit against the Queensland Government.
Audit app update brings more safety to mobiles
An Australian company has released the latest version of a smartphone app to help all kinds of workplace safety auditing.
Bone pen draws on healing repairs
A new device under development in Victoria will enable surgeons to fix broken bones by drawing on them.
Light way to split H20 could yield super-fuel
Researchers are working on a way to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using some special nanoparticles and light.
Local group out-designs dusty dumps
An engineering firm in New South Wales is testing its new dust-suppressing dump truck, which is aimed at reducing the amount of harmful and valuable material flying loose from the back of loads.
New look at old structure for future possibilities
Recent investigations have shown the incredible potential of an extremely common material, suggesting simple cellulose may have a strong future.