Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2023
Australian households are embracing rooftop solar installations at an unprecedented rate.
Musk launches new AI
Elon Musk has announced the launch of xAI, a new project aimed at creating an alternative to the immensely popular ChatGPT AI chatbot.
Queensland outlines big REZ
Queensland has unveiled plans to establish 12 renewable energy zones (REZs) as part of a $62 billion energy transition initiative.
Fukushima flow protested
Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is causing anxiety among its neighbouring countries.
South32 slapped for thirst
Mining company South32 after admitting to draining drinking water in NSW.
"Nightmare" sites slammed
New South Wales Building Commissioner David Chandler has expressed horror at the “third world” and “nightmare” safety conditions observed at two construction sites in Newcastle.
Big builder in administration
The building arm of troubled Sydney developer Toplace Group has been placed under voluntary administration.
Big deal for Boxers
Anthony Albanese has secured a groundbreaking defence export deal with Germany worth over $1 billion.
Eyes on offshore wind
Victoria's Gippsland region could become a global offshore wind energy hub with the potential construction of giant wind turbines.
Lines review launched
The federal government has launched a review of planning processes for high-voltage transmission lines.
Radical batteries coming
Australian scientists are working with Chinese counterparts on the next generation of batteries.
Sea seen as carbon stash
Engineers want to use undersea oil and gas fields to store captured carbon.
Sub body launched
Nuclear submarine dreams are becoming reality, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
Thermal standards demanded
Thermal efficiency standards are needed to meet net zero goals, experts say.
Quasar clocks show time shift
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.
Condemned drones still fly
Security concerns have not done much to stop the proliferation of Chinese-made drones in government departments.
Much methane missed
Fugitive emissions of methane in Australia are far higher than reported, according to experts.
Next-gen recycling tested
Australian experts are working on ways to recycle next-gen materials that currently have just one life.