Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2015
Researchers have developed a light-emitting device that can turn on and off up to 90 billion times per second.
Big dump is best nuclear idea, Business says
Private lobby Business SA says establishing an outback nuclear waste dump would be the best economic move for South Australia, if the Government wants to engage in the nuclear industry.
Big gas build set back again
Chevron's $55 billion Gorgon LNG project off the coast of WA could be set back by industrial action, with workers voting this week.
NBN unrolls big hiring plan
The architects of the NBN say they are on a hiring drive, looking to pick up 4,500 new workers in a $40 million recruitment program.
Shell sacks thousands, ripples may take more
Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell is sacking 6,500 workers amid lower prices for crude oil and dwindling profits.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Tall skinny skyline continues in New York
A new generation of skyscrapers are redefining New York’s iconic skyline, cutting a super-skinny, super-tall and super-expensive new shape.