Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2016
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
Heavy charges for Brazil spill
BHP Billiton executives are among 21 people charged with manslaughter and environmental crimes...
Federal road funds flow to Victoria
Victoria will receive $33.4 million through the national Black Spot Programme.
New picks on Infrastructure list
Infrastructure Australia has updated its Priority List to include four additional projects.
New qubit sticks around
Australian engineers have kept a quantum bit stable for 10 times longer than ever before.
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
Nano-LEGO locks down new designs
Australian researchers are transforming tiny particles into modular building blocks.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Samsung catches consumers' ire
Samsung has halted production of its fiery Galaxy Note 7, and now faces millions of angry consumers.
Senate suggests F-35 'Plan B'
Australia may need a ‘Plan B’ if the high-tech but low-functioning F-35A aircraft project is delayed.
Single-celled soccer on simple 'scope
Engineers have unveiled a cheap, open-source microscope that turns protozoa into Pac-Man.
Local builds get Federal funds
The last infrastructure projects to receive money from the National Stronger Regions Fund have been announced.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Landers lime tanks on the way
A giant metal tube will soon start playing an important role in south-east Queensland’s water security.
ASC split outlined
The Federal Government is looking at splitting the Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC into three separate companies.
Atomic hangers-on spotted
Australian researchers have observed, for the first time, the formation of quasiparticles in real time.