Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2020
Chinese scientists have transmitted information between two entangled clouds of atoms 50 kilometres apart.
No NBN plans hit top speed
An official report shows users on the NBN’s most expensive plans are suffering the biggest dips in speed ...
Switch flicked to wake brains
New research has revealed what appears to be a ‘switch’ that controls consciousness in the brain.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
Telco merger moves ahead
The Federal Court has given the green light to a proposed merger of TPG and Vodafone.
Artificial atoms for quantum balance
Quantum engineers have created artificial atoms to improve the stability of quantum computing.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
QLD unblocks dam lowering
The Queensland Government has rushed amendments to allow work to reduce the height of the Paradise Dam.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
Diamonds bent for new tech
Researchers have discovered that diamond - prized for its exceptional hardness - can be bent and deformed.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Cancer 'fingerprints' uncovered
Experts have published a new list of the genetic 'fingerprints' behind cancer drivers.
CSIRO scrubs for beer
CSIRO has found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and put it into beer.
Funds up for coal plant study
The Federal Government has announced $6 million for two feasibility studies, including one into a new coal-fired power plant.
Phoenix bill moving forward
Companies that close and re-open to avoid debts will soon face a major crackdown.
Pro-nuclear Pitt gets ministership
The appointment of a new resources minister has raised questions about Australia’s nuclear industries.
SpaceX satellite plan advanced
Australian authorities have approved one part of Elon Musk’s plan to provide a new satellite internet services.