Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2019
A building that will house the world's largest tokamak fusion reactor is now complete.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
Ultrafast star spotted
Astronomers have spotted an ultrafast star travelling at 6 million km/h for the last five million years.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
AI ethics framework released
A new artificial intelligence (AI) program has gone public, while the Federal Government releases new AI guidelines.
Buyer sought for big oil ship
Taxpayers face a big bill if a buyer cannot be found for a rust-riddled oil platform.
Kimba backs waste dump
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Solar stems developed
Researchers in the US have developed a material that bends and moves to face the light, just like sunflowers.
Mine's use checked again
Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated over its groundwater use.
Open DNA database launched
A new, open-source genetic database has been developed by Australian and North American researchers.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Call to avoid tax-dodgers
Experts say companies that fight hard to avoid tax should not be granted government contracts.
Cladding list to stay secret
A list of 444 NSW buildings potentially clad in flammable material will not be made public.
AI tops StarCraft table
An artificial intelligence system now ranks among the top 0.2 per cent of human players in StarCraft II.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
City swamped with extreme pollution
Authorities in New Delhi have declared a public health emergency due to incredible levels of air pollution.
CSIRO gets eyes underground
CSIRO engineers have developed a new scanning device that can give a full panoramic view of an underground coal mine.
Robot race can be avoided
An expert says engineers may have to design androids to avoid unhelpful racial stereotypes.
Shell demands blood
Reports say job applicants are being forced to give blood tests and waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project.