Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2016
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.
Salt bath gives battery boost
Australian researchers have found a way to squeeze more out of rechargeable lithium batteries.
Space cubes in last terrestrial tests
Australian researchers are testing tiny satellites to be launched from the International Space Station.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Cells switched for three-parent babies
Researchers are working out how to create three-parent babies.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.
Sino Iron responds to 'flop' claims
The head of Citic Pacific Mining claims the company's Sino Iron project in the Pilbara is not a financial disaster.
Gut window gives visceral vista
Researchers can now make real-time observations of the gut’s nervous system.
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
Glass broken for tech embedding
A new method has been developed for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.
New rules for long solar road
The next World Solar Challenge will be the toughest yet, after organisers announced new rules.
RNA wrangled for cancer vaccine
German researchers are working on a vaccine that teaches our natural defences to fight cancer.
Shell urges local gas growth
Shell Australia chairman Andrew Smith says burning so much brown coal is absurd.