Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Researchers have made a robot out of DNA that could one day wander the body hunting for cancer.
Barnett bails on Perth Freight stage 2
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett has thrown in the towel on stage two of the controversial Perth Freight Link project.
China's collider to fire high-energy science
China says it will build the world's largest super-collider in 2020, in an effort to understand more about the Higgs boson.
Hydro Tas solid profit may be last for a while
Tasmania's Energy Minister Matthew Groom says Hydro Tasmania has defied “doom and gloom” predictions to post a big before-tax profit.
Perth firm making wave power swell
An Australian engineering firm is about to start a trial of the world's first wave energy microgrid power station.
Quantum CPU outline defined
Local engineers have put together an outline for what could one day be a fully-functioning quantum computer processor.
Stem cells stamped into new bone breakthrough
West Australian researchers are using stem cells and 3D-printers to regrow parts of patients’ skulls.
Tech firms turn to Tassie for big CPU stash
Tasmania’s naturally cool climate has grabbed the attention of global tech firms, who say it could be the perfect site for large data-centres.
Learner biker 'bot lays out human challenge
Yamaha’s new motorcycle-riding robot has called out nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi.
More scientists swing against old coal
The Australian Academy of Science has become the latest major institution to offload its fossil fuel investments.
Sonic tractor beam floats with new motion
British engineers have unveiled the world’s first sonic tractor beam – a device that can lift and move objects using sound waves.
Wave lab looks to the clouds
Advanced equipment at a new research facility launched this week will allow scientists to better understand the relationship between the wind, ocean and sky.
BHP won't let downturn damage its view
The chairman of BHP Billiton says the company remains “robust and resilient”, despite taking a battering in recent months.
Chevron shells out for dodgy tax deal
Profit shifting has led to big costs for Chevron, with the Supreme Court ruling it must pay $322 million to catch up on its tax-dodging.
Methane bugs could help Earth breathe easy
Australian bio-engineers have discovered two new methane-eating organisms that could help clean up anything from gassy coal operations to cattle farms.
New chief seeks nuclear nicety
Australia has a new chief scientist, in a move some say will open up debate about nuclear energy.
Brain links leap into tablet age
Neuro-engineers have successfully enabled an almost entirely paralysed person to control a tablet PC with her brain.
Cold Canadian feet could cost big
A decision by the Canadian government could mean Australia’s 70 F-35A jets cost $100 million more.
Disagreement over union's background deals
The former head of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Victoria has responded to claims of big donation deals around the $2.5 billion EastLink road project.
Shorten seeks safer imports
The Federal Opposition says the Government should do more to stop asbestos-laden building products coming into Australia.
Steel giant propped up by pay deal
BlueScope Steel will continue with steelmaking operations at Port Kembla in the New South Wales Illawarra region, saving thousands of local jobs.