Archived News for Engineering Professionals - January, 2018
A submariner turned senator has warned of significant cost blowouts in Australia's Future Submarine.
Heart cells used for stingray robot
Engineers have developed a tissue-based soft robot that mimics the biomechanics of a stingray.
Industry backs Carmichael mine
A poll by a mining HR group has found industry personnel back the development of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA ignites thermal power plan
South Australia is planning to build the world’s largest solar thermal plant.
Adani airstrip questioned
Queensland’s Local Government Department has been asked to investigate the Townsville council's ...
Frydenberg backs big battery
The energy minister says Snowy 2.0 upgrades will be expensive but necessary.
High-tech pill passes human trials
Australian researchers are running human trials of a gas-sensing swallowable capsule.
BHP questions lobby membership
BHP has released a review questioning its membership of the World Coal Association (WCA) and Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) over energy policy.
Green light for rare earth mine
The Northern Territory EPA has recommended the approval of a $900 million rare earths mine.
Whyalla looks to green future
The mayor of Whyalla wants the town to shift from a heavy industry centre to a hub for renewable energy.
Deep doubt for NAIF rail loan
Even without the Queensland's rejection, Adani's $1 billion NAIF loan is unlikely to be approved.
Experts spot CPU security hole
Australian cybersecurity researchers have reported on serious bugs at the heart of millions of modern PCs.
Abbott's carbon claims denied
Experts have attacked Tony Abbott’s latest comments on carbon credits.
Adani wants anti-activist alignment
Anti-Adani activists have been arrested after boarding a train likely carrying coking coal.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.
Metalens made for full spectrum
Harvard engineers have created a single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light — including white light — in the same spot and in high resolution.