Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2021
Experts have released new details of dozens of black hole collisions and gravity wave events.
Fuel plan to promote EVs
The Morrison Government has made a bold u-turn in its stance on electric vehicles (EVs).
More pots for Portland smelter
Aluminium giant Alcoa says it will restart a dormant potline at its Portland smelter in south-west Victoria.
NASA to fire at passing asteroid
Next year, NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to test ideas for planetary defence.
Safety probe for TAHE
Safety investigators are running an independent review of NSW’s $40 billion Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE).
Blockchain urged for key papers
Experts suggest government agencies use blockchain technology to secure vaccination certificates.
Carbon reclaims COVID ground
Global greenhouse gas emissions are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
CEFC backs hydro-trucks
The Australian Government is investing in the world’s heaviest fuel cell electric trucks.
CSIRO reports on EV needs
CSIRO has provided new insights into the future supply and demand of metals critical for the renewable energy revolution.
QUT fights implant infection
Experts are working on a way to disinfect hip replacements after they have been implanted.
Servos warned of EV rise
Fuel retailers have been warned that electric vehicles may be cheaper than petrol cars as soon as 2025.
Cartel crunch questioned
The competition watchdog wants legal changes to stop “cartel activity” by global freight companies.
New site for tissue industry
A new centre has been created to train a workforce in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Clearview told to close eyes
Australia’s privacy commissioner has ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop scanning the faces of Australians.
Ancestors in microscope "dust"
What were once considered random dust specks on microscope slides turn out to be our ancient, spineless ancestors.