Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Researchers are working on a way to compute using long-distance interactions between individual molecules.
New firm seeks giant fibre
A new company has announced plans to build a $1.5 billion, 20,000km fibre-optic “backbone” for Australia.
State creating turbine noise laws
The Victorian Government may soon require wind farms to apply for permits to produce turbine noise.
Climate science risks misinterpretation
Experts say climate research is at risk of being misrepresented in business and financial markets.
Big IR bill brings little good
Experts say there are only a few good parts in the Federal Government’s new IR bill.
Bank climate probe looms
The Federal Government may reboot an inquiry into the climate policies of Australian banks.
Inaction linked to further issues
Regulatory delays may be contributing to critical problems at a lead-zinc mine in the Northern Territory, according to experts.
Locals keen for gene edits
Australians have reported a high level of optimism about the new field of synthetic biology.
New Acland stoush continues
A fresh Land Court hearing into the planned expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been ordered.
CEP launches big battery plan
Plans have been unveiled for the “world’s biggest battery”, to be built in NSW.
Cool future for local qubits
Australian researchers are working on a ‘cryogenic chip’ to boost the power of quantum computers.
New funds test home storage
Rheem has received government funding to see if it can store excess solar with hot water systems.
SA leads green grid share
In the past 12 months, South Australia has enjoyed a world-leading 60 per cent grid share of wind and solar.
Woodside warned on oil plans
The offshore petroleum regulator is investigating the disposal of old oil equipment by Woodside Petroleum.
Seven-year sweep yields galactic map
Australian researchers have created a new database of over 3,000 galaxies.
Sydney coal plan cut off
The NSW planning commission has rejected the proposed expansion of a coal mine beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment.
Big spend on amphibious fleet
Reports say $800 million will be spent upgrading the Australian Army’s amphibious vessels.
PM edges toward net zero
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken a tiny step towards a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Builders make big donations
Property developers have made $54.15 million in political donations since 1999.