Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Hoverfly brains have been mapped to detect the sound of distant drones.
Spider silk saves key protein
Swedish scientists say spider silk can stabilise a cancer-suppressing protein.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Katter backs wind claims
A federal MP wants the Queensland Government to stop a wind farm development in Far North Queensland.
Neon issues to hit chips
The manufacturing of electronic chips has been hit hard by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Solar dry-cleaning studied
Scientists have come up with a new way to clean solar panels without using water.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
High-tech eyes on ISS
Australian researchers have received neuromorphic data from space after installing bio-inspired cameras on the International Space Station (ISS).
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.
Next-gen plastic site planned
A US-based recycling company is planning to build the largest plastic processing factory in Australia.
Path laid for Cobalt Blue
A mining project near Broken Hill has been awarded “major project status”.
Business calls for shift fund
A manufacturing lobby says investment is needed to smooth the move to renewable energy.
Coles tests delivery drones
Coles is teaming up with a Google spinoff to deliver groceries by drone.
Sub site scouted
Defence is deciding on a site to build a new submarine base to support a future nuclear-powered fleet.
Telstra signs LEO deal
Telstra has signed a new deal that could see it compete directly with Elon Musk’s Starlink system.