Archived News for Engineering Professionals - April, 2021
An independent report has raised concerns about the risk of drilling new gas wells near contaminated land.
Gas heads join climate board
The Federal Government is bringing in big business lobbyists and gas industry figures to overhaul its Climate Change Authority (CCA).
Hair helps next-gen solar
Researchers have used hair waste from a barbershop to improve the performance of solar technology.
More signs of fifth force
Physicists have found more indications of a fifth fundamental force of nature.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
Amazing Mars flight looms
The first ever powered, controlled flight on another planet will take place in coming days.
Bitcoin power cost plotted
Bitcoin mining in China will soon use as much energy as a major European nation.
Holes may solve quantum quandry
Australian researchers are doing more groundwork to usher in the age of quantum computing.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
New guide for green shift
Regulators are working on new frameworks to ease the transition to a renewable energy system in Australia.
Report slams Hunter coal drive
An economist has described plans for new coal mines in NSW’s Hunter Valley as “absurd”.
Rooftop response studied
A $2 million study will look at how rooftop solar systems respond to ‘contingency events’.