Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2014
New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.
CRC value check will see some chucked
The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.
Decades-old record smashed with solar top speed
Australian engineering students have been officially recognised as world record holders for the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres.
Scanner lands to take better look than ever
Australia’s National Imaging Facility (NIF) has switched on a scanner that can take a closer look at the entire body that virtually any other in the world.
First lap for faster future cars
While many miss the long gone days of hand-built automobiles, a trade show in the US has shown a glimpse of the automated, extruded car-making future.
Locals' quantum quest leaps ahead on new bits
Two Australian research teams have broken quantum computing records.
Miners' mental marks as deep as any drill
Several recent events have come together as a strong reminder of the non-physical health risks of the mining industry.
Tomorrow's tech leaders learning today
One of Australia’s cutting-edge research facilities wants to help young engineers get ahead.
Traveller touches down after two-year run
A mysterious ‘space drone’ will touch down after orbiting the Earth for nearly two years.
Abbott opens up after casual moves and mass-sacking
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will be on site for the official opening of BMA’s new Caval Ridge coal mine in Moranbah today.
Laser links bring big thinkers down
One of Australia’s least-recognised national assets is gaining a big reputation on the cutting edge of international science.
Brains say Australian hands can build the future
While government figures seem to provide bad news with few solutions, CSIRO is looking to build a future for Australian manufacturing.
Google's funding tap brings flood of ideas
A new Engineers Without Borders (EWB) project could bring life-saving sanitation to flood-prone Cambodia.
New jobs could come with workers attached
Concern has been raised about the hiring practices on a major Federal Government-backed infrastructure project.
Miners might find little love in tax check
A Senate inquiry into alleged tax-dodging by multinational companies operating in Australia could be awkward for some mining bosses.
More orders for Australia's favourite plane
The Royal Australian Air Force is buying two more C-17A Globemaster airlift planes, the aerial hauler than has been serving many recent military logistical needs.
Out of line image could show new weakness
A new imaging technique could detect damage invisible to current acoustic imaging.
Paper shows points to get people back to nature
An environmental finance group has put out a discussion paper to define a style of building with strong links to nature.
Projector deck gives hint of holographic gaming
Tech giant Microsoft has posted a demonstration of its latest development – turning an entire room into a gaming surface not unlike the holodeck from Star Trek.
Spoil moves to solid ground, new suggestions needed
The dredge spoil from the contentious expansion of the Abbot Point Port will be dumped on land, and could even be used to improve the environment in which it rests.