Archived News for Engineering Professionals - April, 2019
Traditional owners say they will use every legal option to argue that Adani’s Carmichael coal mine poses ‘alarming’ risk to sacred wetlands.
Fibre study gives 3D view
A new technique could see normal optical fibre technology used to produce microscopic 3D images.
LNP climate plan scores low
The Coalition has scored 4/100 on the Australian Conservation Foundation’s climate change policy scorecard.
Hungry black hole watched
Australian astronomers have spotted swirling jets coming from a black hole in a “feeding frenzy”.
New gas port approved
A $250 million gas import terminal in New South Wales has been given the green light.
Adani's water claims seem short
Adani does not have enough water permits to cover the construction of its Carmichael mine, analysis suggests.
ALP gas plan criticised
Richard Di Natale has criticised Labor’s $1.5 billion plan to unlock gas reserves in northern Australia.
ALP makes exploration pledge
Labor has pledged $75 million to explore for next-generation materials.
Caffeine perks up perovskite
It appears that caffeine can help solar cells more efficiently convert light to electricity.
Domestic fleet dwindling
Unions, industry and defence analysts say they are concerned by Australia's shrinking merchant fleet.
Solar freeze stings installers
Solar companies are feeling the strain of the Victorian Government’s freeze on a solar panel rebate program.
Uranium mine slides through
The Coalition appears to have signed off on a controversial uranium mine one day before calling the federal election, and did not announce it until the day before Anzac Day.
Boeing hints at big cost
Boeing expects at least a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase in costs related to its troubled 737 Max.
OECD warns of automation
About 36 per cent of Australian jobs are at risk of automation, the OECD says.
Iron Crown uncovered
An Australian ship sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II has been located after 77 years.
Pigs tapped for implant power
Scientists have developed a power source that generates electricity using the energy of the beating heart.
Ai Group wants IR freeze
The Australian Industry Group wants an industrial relations freeze until new senators take office.
Anti-Adani convoy continues
A lengthy convoy is travelling up Australia’s east coast to protest Adani’s planned Carmichael mine.
Carnegie collapse reviewed
Administrators have revealed the inner workings of a now-collapsed wave energy project.