Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2016
Reports say INPEX is trying to renege on an agreement for $30 million worth of environmental projects.
Lively meeting leads to new digs
Victoria’s Macedon Ranges Shire has allowed a quarry south of Kyneton to triple in size.
Research review leaders unveiled
New working groups have been announced for a nationwide research overhaul.
Tech giants tell NBN boss he's right
NBN's chief executive Bill Morrow says he has visited the homes of tech giants Google and Facebook, and confirmed that people do not want fibre optic internet at home.
Missing probe leaves JAXA scratching head
Japan's space agency has lost a newly-launched astronomy satellite.
Nano-cuts for world-beating lengths
Using water, a laser and some key chemicals, the chance to make carbon nanotubes on an industrial scale has come closer.
Drones and digital eyes lead mining tech
Analysts say a tech revolution is rising in the mining industry.
Gear review gives good marks
A new report claims miners’ satisfaction levels with their suppliers are on the rise.
Nano-packages for cancer advance
Australian engineers have unveiled exciting new nano-tech “smart packages”, which could change the way drugs are delivered.
New uses sought in coal giant's wake
The Victorian town of Anglesea is being consulted about future uses for the site of Alcoa’s coal-fired power station and mine.
Power patch-up delayed
There has been progress and a setback in the effort to patch up Tasmania’s power supplies.
Simpler gate for quantum computing
Queensland researchers have taken another small step on the path to quantum computing.
Gas slump sees Browse off for now
Energy giant Woodside has shelved its gigantic Browse floating LNG project off Western Australia, and the Federal Government feels aggrieved.
Gene switch gives HIV the heave-ho
A stunning piece of research has seen the entire HIV-1 genome cut out of a patient’s infected immune cells.
Nuclear plan's economics slammed
South Australia’s enthusiasm to build a nuclear waste storage facility may be tempered by a new Australia Institute report.
CAT stats show size of slump
The depth of the slump in global mining is evident in machinery giant Caterpillar’s latest figures.
Microbes making platinum play
Australian scientists have discovered special bacteria that help create platinum.
Patching in to easier diabetes
Korean engineers have unveiled a wearable, sweat-sensing patch that can monitor and regulate blood glucose levels.
Big review plots China's green damage
A new report says China is responsible for about ten per cent of the global warming since the pre-industrial era.
Carmichael clambering over last hurdles
Adani has reached some key agreements on its $AU16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine and rail project.