Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian researchers want to ease the burden of back pain with their new invention – the smart chair.
Worley named as potential SNC buyer
Australia’s Worley Parsons could be lining up to buy a Canadian engineering giant, despite it facing legal action over alleged bribery and corruption.
Engineers slam state of NSW building
A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.
New energy in puddle-power breakthrough
Bioengineers have created a fully functioning engine that runs on the evaporation of room-temperature water.
Robot workers put jobs at risk
A new report says technology will make 5 million Australians redundant in the next 15 years.
Shorten shoves date forward to face broad claims
Labor leader Bill Shorten wants to fast-track giving evidence on his action at the Australian Workers Union (AWU), while Prime Minister Tony Abbott seizes the chance to criticise.
Solar greenhouse grows social benefits
Construction is underway on Australia's biggest glasshouse, which is solar-powered and set to provide employment for new migrants and refugees.
Telescope study brings wind farm help to Earth
The European Space Agency (ESA) says its work with high-tech telescopes could drastically reduce the noise coming from wind turbines.
Hyperloop prepares for leap into reality
Reports say SpaceX will actually build Elon Musk’s Hyperloop – a futuristic transport tube designed to move people and freight at speeds over 1,200 km/h.
Upgrade grasped in tiny tentacles
Engineers have developed a set of miniscule robotic tentacles so small they can lasso an ant or wrap around a human hair.
Full head transplant in planning
An Italian surgeon has made a bold pitch for funding and assistance for the world’s first human head transplant.
MBA wants housing boost in SA budget
The South Australian budget comes out this week, and the state’s building industry says the State Government should use it to kickstart the housing sector.
Nonsense and non-science invade energy debate
The renewable energy sector has taken another hard hit, this time in the form of thinly-veiled condemnation by Australia’s prime minister.
Philae digs for new data
Philae is back - the European Space Agency (ESA) has received signals from its comet lander after months in the dark.
Stations fall in SA coal collapse
Alinta Energy says its coal-fired power stations at Port Augusta in South Australia will close in early 2018, or possibly sooner.
Turnbull looks for NBN fast-lane
The Federal Government says it wants to fast-track the National Broadband Network, and must deregulate to do so.
Victoria welcomes winds of change
The Victorian Government has made it easier to set up new wind farms.
Future flight through real bird's eyes
With each new engineering project it appears more likely the high-tech future will be based on Nature’s designs.
Local water tech gets feet wet in China
A delegation of Australian water science and marine bio-technology experts are seeking new markets in China.
Rat scaffold in bold step for body parts
Researchers have grown a complete, live, functioning limb in the lab.
ARENA fund for green bank and mobile tests
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has given a $1.4 million grant to the University of Adelaide, for it to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and mobile energy storage test facility.