Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Researchers have used hair waste from a barbershop to improve the performance of solar technology.
More signs of fifth force
Physicists have found more indications of a fifth fundamental force of nature.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
Amazing Mars flight looms
The first ever powered, controlled flight on another planet will take place in coming days.
Bitcoin power cost plotted
Bitcoin mining in China will soon use as much energy as a major European nation.
Holes may solve quantum quandry
Australian researchers are doing more groundwork to usher in the age of quantum computing.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Local missile building backed
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a $1 billion guided missile facility.
New guide for green shift
Regulators are working on new frameworks to ease the transition to a renewable energy system in Australia.
Report slams Hunter coal drive
An economist has described plans for new coal mines in NSW’s Hunter Valley as “absurd”.
Rooftop response studied
A $2 million study will look at how rooftop solar systems respond to ‘contingency events’.
Academy calls for carbon efforts
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Billions back Barossa gas
Santos says it is getting the money together to develop a major new gas field off the coast of Darwin.
State rejects FLNG
The Victorian Government has rejected plans for a 300-metre-long floating gas terminal off the Mornington Peninsula.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Capture system set on cement
Queensland researchers have come up with a carbon-capture process that could significantly reduce emissions from concrete production.
Implant safety test spots leaks
Australian scientists have developed a new safety test for bionic implants.