Archived News for Engineering Professionals - June, 2022
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may have jeopardised multi-billion-dollar submarine plans by divulging sensitive discussions ...
Stone study shows early links
A study of prehistoric stone tools shows the interconnectedness of early humans.
Missed emissions measured
Experts have found massive underreporting of direct coal mine methane emissions.
Seafloor minerals probed
Researchers are working on a way to predict what mineral resources will be generated on the ocean floor.
Time crystals fit quantum systems
The bizarre world of quantum physics allows for the existence of ‘time crystals’, according to a new study.
BHP expects automated boost
BHP is testing new automated shiploaders at its Port Hedland export facility in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
Software set for gas tank help
Experts have created an advanced computer model to improve the design of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers.
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Gas issues flow to Bowen
Newly appointed climate and energy minister Chris Bowen is starting his new job by diving headlong into an energy market crisis.
Glitch prediction boosted
Local experts say they have improved the ability to predict software vulnerabilities.
Pawsey primed for quantum tests
Australia’s leading supercomputing facility has installed its first room-temperature on-premises quantum computer.
See-through solar improved
Australian researchers are working on transparent solar glass that could allow buildings to power themselves.
Wind farm rules shift
The Victorian Government is amending planning laws to protect a wind farm from legal challenges.