Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2015
Chicken wire linked on the nano-scale could be the key to real-time, high throughput DNA sequencing, which would revolutionise medical research and testing.
High-tech, high-speed, highways of the body
Australian research engineers have created a ‘Google Maps’ view of the body.
New lights show old signs the exit
Australian researchers are taking a high-tech approach to safety lighting, with a new system that is well aware of its own faults.
Robo-miners going deep
Experts have embarked on a quest to build the next generation of robotic underwater mining systems.
New device means better start for tiny hearts
Biomedical engineers have developed the first fully implantable micro-pacemaker designed for use in a foetus.
Power and knowledge in big QLD solar
A new age of solar energy and information is dawning in Queensland.
President calls for China bank backers
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global support on Beijing's ideas for a new development bank, and Australia may take him up.
Wind farm health checks continue
More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.
New tech for sea checks tested
The University of Sydney will surround a reef with robotic eyes, to spy on the creatures that live there.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Hydrogen tram brings clean travel to the people
In an attempt to reduce the smog that envelops China’s major cities, authorities have produced a hydrogen-powered tram.
Magnetic heat study attracts new ideas
Research engineers have discovered how to control heat (and possibly sound) with a magnetic field.
Membrane removes barrier to health
Australian researchers have developed an exciting new membrane that can clean water in a much more energy efficient manner.
New barriers boost safety
A new style of safety barrier will soon begin reducing deaths on the road.
Report plots polluters against improvement
A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.
Big road falls as Abbott looks for new deals
Prime Minister Tony Abbott appears to agree that Victoria’s East West Link project is dead.
Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green
Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.
Leighton looks for better luck with new name
Leighton Holdings is changing its name to avoid corruption allegations.
RET talks still swing on new target
The Federal Government is in fresh talks about the renewable energy target today, with just a week left before a deadline that forces emissions-intensive producers to pay fines.
Tech tools give real lessons through fake patients
Researchers are working on an advanced suite of diagnostic simulation tools in South Australia.
3D-Printing makes big leap from light bed
An incredible new technique could be the next big advance in 3D-printing.