Archived News for Engineering Professionals - August, 2022
The Victorian Government is providing funding for the state’s first mRNA innovation hub.
CFMEU money returned
The SA Labor Party has been pushed to return a $125,000 election donation from the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.
Court pauses WA road build
A Federal Court injunction holding up a $1.25 billion highway in Western Australia has been extended.
Post-CMOS effect seen
Australian researchers have observed an effect that could drive the next generation of superconductors.
Residue remixed for next-gen needs
A new method could turn refinery byproducts into high-value, ultralight structural materials for cars, aircraft, and spacecraft.
Billions missed by low standards
New analysis says Australians could have saved close to $6 billion if fuel efficiency standards were introduced in 2015.
Car eyes enhanced
Queensland robotics researchers working with the Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.
Experts outline Martian forge
Researchers have published the first detailed study of metal production on another planet.
Offshore wind scheme opens
The Federal Government has announced the first offshore wind area to be formally assessed under its new framework.
Greens back emissions bill
The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
Water drives paper battery
International researchers have developed a water-activated disposable paper battery.
Waste bricks tested
Engineers say waste materials can be used to build bricks, saving money and resources over traditional methods.