Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2020
Experts have found $40 million worth of heavy metals, including silver, in underwater sediment near the South Australian regional town of Port Pirie.
Experts inspect hydrogen flight
A project by Boeing and the CSIRO has found hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions.
Space junk tracking improved
European scientists have figured out how to track space junk continuously.
Gwalia gold works near complete
A major expansion of Australia's deepest gold mine is nearly complete.
Old PPE could fuel future
Experts say used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid fuels.
Quantum force used to move
Researchers have developed a new way to use incredibly tiny forces to control objects.
AEMO plots quick shift
The Australian Energy Market Operator says Australia is in the midst of possibly the world’s fastest energy transition.
ARENA asks about transition
ARENA has undertaken a new initiative that will ask industry figures about ways to reduce emissions.
Mars mission making way
NASA’s latest mission to Mars is underway, carrying with it the first ever drone to fly on another planet.
Oxygen excites light
Australian researchers have achieved a world-first in light conversion that has big implications for solar photovoltaics.
Solar backed for jobs boost
A $600 million renewable energy project is being planned for the Queensland city of Mount Isa.