Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2020
Apple settles on slowed phones
Apple has reached a $150 million settlement over ‘throttling’ in the US.
New ink guides nerve growth
Researchers have developed a neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s electrical signals to guide nerve cells.
NSW building big
New South Wales says it will maintain a $107 billion infrastructure pipeline despite record deficit.
NSW buys pricey site
The NSW Government appears to have paid over $50 million for a “worthless”, contaminated block of land.
Robo-trunk grips success
UNSW engineers have developed a ‘robotic snake’ device that can grip and pick up objects like an elephant’s trunk.
Tractor beam can guide lightning
Australian engineers have developed a tractor beam to control where lightning strikes.
Cables cut from Hub plans
The company planning to build the world's largest wind-and-solar power generator in Australia has changed its plans.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.
QLD wants hydro help
The Queensland Government has added ‘hydrogen’ to the name of its energy department.
State set on housing help
Billions of dollars will be spent on Victoria’s largest ever public housing construction blitz.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Probe hears of support trade
Traditional landowners claim they have been offered jobs if they support raising the Warragamba Dam Wall.
Builders slugged for airport plans
The NSW government says it will raise up to $1.1 billion from developers near Sydney's new airport.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.