Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Locals design anti-mine 'bot
Australian scientists are designing robots to detect and deactivate landmines.
Wastewater fuel funds raised
Millions have been raised for a new wastewater-to-renewable hydrogen project.
Giant satellite gets set
After years of design and prototyping, experts are ready to build the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in Western Australia – set to be the world’s largest telescope.
Gas pause rejected
The NSW Government has voted down a bill to temporarily stop coal seam gas activity.
Gas spikes at inactive mine
An exclusion zone has been set up after repeated gas incidents at a Queensland coal mine.
More cultural sites at risk
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says no Aboriginal site should ever be damaged by mining, but another could be on the block.
Nanosheets for purification
Australian nuclear scientists have created ultrathin nanosheets that can separate ions from water.
Atoms assembled in new way
Australian researchers have come up with a high-tech way to assemble single nanoparticles for futuristic devices.
Big rush for hydrogen funds
Authorities have welcomed a wave of interest in building Australia’s first commercial scale hydrogen projects.
Former heads back carbon price
Former senior public servants have called for a carbon price to be brought back.
Jobs boost in green re-build
Economists say a renewables-led economic recovery would create far more jobs than a fossil-fuel-led recovery.
Locals set CCS record
Australian researchers have set a record for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) using a high-tech sponge filled with tiny magnets.
Solar systems tested
Research engineers say double-sided solar panels which tilt to follow the sun may be the most cost-effective model.
Green light for new gas
Environmental approval has been granted for a new gas project in Queensland.
Mascot Towers to sue neighbour
The owners of Sydney’s Mascot Towers have voted to sue the developer of a neighbouring building.