Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Venus gas excites speculation
Researchers have discovered a tantalising hint that Venus may harbour life.
'BLURtooth' gap discovered
Authorities say millions of devices vulnerable to the ‘BLURtooth’ info leak bug.
2D views from nano-scope
A new nano-microscope has allowed direct observation of the magnetic properties of 2D materials.
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
Hydro-hubs in planning
A central Queensland city could be home to a $300 million hydrogen production facility – the first of several.
Rapid tests score low
An expert leading a government review has criticised rapid COVID-19 testing devices rushed onto the Australian market.
Top solar weekend in SA
South Australia was able to meet almost 94 per cent of its Sunday energy needs with solar power.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.
Tyres fix Fraser roads
A Queensland council has used almost 6,000 old tyres to make safer and smoother local roads.
Big sweep spots no aliens
A giant Australian telescope has found no signs of alien technology in a search of 10 million star systems.
Dam funds flow on party lines
Reports say money for a Queensland dam project has been funnelled to LNP-linked firms.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...
Battery bricks could convert coal
Local researchers say their new type of thermal storage material could see coal-fired power stations run entirely fossil-fuel free.
Boats' float inverted
Scientists have managed to make a boat float upside down, underneath a layer of liquid.
AI hitting health care
Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
ARENA expands giant VPP
More than 3,000 social housing tenants will soon join in Australia’s largest virtual power plant (VPP).
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Hornsdale storage grows
The world's largest lithium-ion battery in South Australia is now even bigger.