Archived News for Engineering Professionals - October, 2024
UniSA is running a robotics program to inspire a new generation of STEM-savvy teachers.
Adani upset at science
Adani has accused researchers of trying to derail Australia’s coal export industry.
Polystyrene patches tap air power
A new invention generates useful static electricity from waste polystyrene.
'Zombie' firms cause concern
Companies in Australia’s construction and mining sectors are increasingly teetering on the brink of collapse.
E-waste warning in AI explosion
Generative AI could drive up e-waste by a thousandfold in coming years.
Rail harmony urged
An official report shows Australia’s 29 rail networks still refuse to speak the same language.
Brazil reaches dam deal
Brazil has secured a $45 billion deal to address the 2015 Mariana dam disaster.
Singapore link moves ahead
Australia could soon power Singapore with solar energy via a massive undersea cable.
UN raises emissions alarm
The world is running out of excuses - and time - to curb catastrophic climate change.
Women pushed to male-dominated fields
A new federal scheme aims to support women’s career development in various sectors.
ADF aims at info warfare
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) says it is sharpening its focus on cyber and cognitive warfare.
Building body failure detailed
Victoria’s building watchdog, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), has failed consumers.
Quantum efforts continue
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.