Archived News for Engineering Professionals

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.

City busting out electric bus trial

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.