Archived News for Engineering Professionals - January, 2023
Australian researchers have developed a program to sift through space signals and search for alien life.
Experts improve methane measures
A new study suggests many countries are underestimating methane emissions from offshore oil and gas production.
Seawater split improved
Researchers have successfully split seawater to produce green hydrogen without pre-treatment.
Adani dodge exposed
India’s Adani Group is responding to allegations of “brazen stock manipulation”.
Big green plans falter
Plans for a $116 million hydrogen electrolyser factory in Queensland appear to be falling apart.
Forbidden pill still missing
Authorities are scrambling to find a potentially deadly radioactive capsule lost in the WA desert.
Minister leaves for AUKUS spree
The Defence Minister says Australia will limit its military spending while also addressing rising risks.
Soft 'bot breaks states
Scientists have created a robot that can shift between liquid and solid states, not unlike a tiny T-1000 Terminator.
Gas plans prompt overhaul call
The Gomeroi people in New South Wales' west want major changes after a tribunal ruled in favour of a coal seam gas project ...
Defence spend could shift
The Federal Government may scale back defence projects to better use taxpayers’ money.
Iron giant sees green rise
Fortescue says it is likely that renewables will outpace its iron ore business.
Niobate makes new tech
One of the world’s most important artificial materials is coming back in vogue.
Wings and skin prompt new ideas
Researchers are turning to shark skin and dragonfly wings for new nanotech.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.
Defence seeks quantum edge
The Department of Defence wants new minds to work on quantum communication technologies.
Nanotech set on deadly bugs
Light-activated nanotech has been used to eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.