Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Experts are looking at ways to store energy in the twisted threads of diamond.
Windows seen as new source
Australian engineers are working on windows that can generate electricity.
AFP used face-scraping app
The AFP has admitted its interest in the facial recognition tool Clearview AI.
Fossil fuels see 5% drop
New data suggests global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5 billion tonnes this year.
Low-use warning for WA
Experts say a steep drop in power use could lead to system overload and blackouts in WA.
Power plant plans progressed
The West Australian Government has announced the next step in the $218 million redevelopment of an old power plant.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
Quantum gas sounded out
A new study has examined the propagation of energy as sound waves in a quantum gas.
AEMO orders faults fixed
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says there are unacceptably high fault levels in North Queensland.
NBN mulls millimetres
NBN Co has begun to test the feasibility of mmWave for future fixed wireless systems.
Old forest CCS assessed
Research suggests the carbon-capturing abilities of some forests may not be as expected.
OPEC+ to cut production
OPEC+ has reached a deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Solid-state batteries advanced
New developments mean the world may soon see all-solid-state battery technology.