Archived News for Engineering Professionals - February, 2022
Green advance 'shackled'
A new survey suggests outdated energy market rules could be holding back the transition to renewables.
Hazelwood lake questioned
The Victorian Government wants more details on a plan to turn the site of the old Hazelwood coal mine into a lake.
New centre for satellite silence
Astronomists are coming together to fight the scourge of satellite pollution.
Premier wants help on Paradise
The Queensland government wants the federal government to match its $600 million commitment to fix Paradise Dam.
Metal interactions monitored
Researchers are investigating how different metals arrange themselves on the nanoscale.
Rio report rocks industry
Investors want Australian mining companies to ensure their workplaces are safe and inclusive ...
Soft sensors studied
Researchers at QUT are exploring ways to use organic transistors as wearable health sensors.
Strong effect from spinal treatment
Personalised spinal cord treatment has been able to restore motor function after complete paralysis in three men.
Big funds for graphite plan
Federal investment in a new graphite project should benefit electric car development.
Green power tech backed
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has provided funding for technology to increase distributed energy in low voltage networks.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
ANU renews record
The Australian National University (ANU) has broken its own record for solar cell efficiency.
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
UN could slam dam plans
United Nations scientists have stoked fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status because of a dam-raising scheme.