Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2017
Researchers are working on ways to protect one new technology from another technology that barely exists.
Diamonds pushed to super state
Australian researchers have made a single tiny diamond shine with ‘superradiance’ at room temperature.
Big money for school fix
The SA Government has put up $690 million to replace old buildings and classrooms at 90 schools across the state.
Gene-editing gets higher definition
US scientists have devised a new method of gene editing that can find and replace single letters of DNA.
New laws increase accountability
Queensland has created new industrial manslaughter laws following last year’s deaths at Dreamworld.
Work begins on high-tech bones
A new project is combining 3D-printing, robotic surgery and advanced manufacturing ...
China letter looks like Adani's idea
Federal Government ministers have written a formal letter to China in support of the Adani Carmichael coal project.
NT fields fracking report
If the Northern Territory dives headlong into gas development, it could make up to $5.8 billion over 25 years.
PC calls for carbon tax
The Productivity Commission has called for a carbon tax, describing Australia’s energy system as “an appalling mess”.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.
Gold told to detect disease
Australian researchers have developed a new class of enzyme-like nanovehicles that could detect cancer for less than $5.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
New way to manipulate metal
Australian researchers have manipulated liquid metal into entirely new two-dimensional materials.
QUT to teach robots human traits
Queensland scientists are working to inject human rationality into robots.
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
MIT making cheap new cells
US researchers are developing a battery that can use incredibly abundant and cheap materials; sulphur, water, air and salt.
Star clash spotted
Researchers have tracked the collision of two neutron stars based on their gravitational waves.