Archived News for Engineering Professionals - May, 2023
An infantile approach could drive new, sustainable building materials.
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Weather claims split
The United States and Australia have presented contrasting outlooks on the likelihood of an El Niño climate pattern emerging this year.
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
Sydney defects tallied
An interim report has revealed a backlog of nearly 40,000 defects across Sydney's train network.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
EU allows Microsoft move
Microsoft's AU$102 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has received approval from European regulators.
Vic. picks ticket firm
Victoria says it will overhaul its ‘Myki’ transport ticket system with a new operator.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Space water hints at ocean origin
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
Star-gazing tech spots tumours
Australian experts have shown that techniques initially developed for astronomy and ecology can be used to study the microenvironment of solid tumours.
FWO review looms
The Albanese government has announced it will be launching an external review of the Fair Work Ombudsman ...
Jellybeans drive quantum finds
Australian engineers have shown that a jellybean-shaped quantum dot creates more breathing space in a packed microchip.
Meta-optic tests launching
Australian engineers will be involved in testing advanced materials for the next generation of space technology.
Offshore wind workers needed
Experts say Australia lacks the workforce for an aggressive offshore wind expansion.
APA eyes new REZ
One of Australia’s major gas pipeline companies says it can bounce back from recent disappointment.