Archived News for Engineering Professionals - November, 2018
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.
Baby gene change "dangerous"
There is great concern this week about reports that the world’s first genetically edited babies have been born in China.
Dams seen as major emitters
A new study suggests agricultural dams would be an excellent place to cut carbon emissions.
Corruption dubbed "fringe issue"
The Federal Government says it is working on its own anti-corruption watchdog.
Quantum sensor for scalable silicon
Australian engineers have overcome another critical technical hurdle for building a silicon-based quantum computer.
Rail report carries warning
An industry report says Australia faces a shortage of skilled rail workers, which could delay and blow out the costs of projects.
Air pollution linked to kids' disability
Australian-led research has found air pollution may increase the risk of intellectual disabilities in kids.
Big gas deal denied
The Federal Government has blocked a $13 billion bid for the bulk of Australia's gas networks.
Class action over telco trainees
A major NBN supplier has been targeted by a $400 million class action.
EIS out for QLD coal giant
A near-$7 billion mega-mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin has come a step closer to reality.
Implant reports reveal deadly toll
A massive international investigation has revealed a shocking number of medical device-related deaths.
Labor picks up dumped NEG
The Prime Minister appears to have dashed the hopes of Australian businesses calling for bipartisan support on energy policy.
New cladding fills old issues
Australian researchers have developed an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core ...
QLD launches local space race
Australia has made its first commercial rocket launch with a craft sent skyward from rural Queensland.
Scientists spell out election aims
The Australian Academy of Science has outlined its priorities for the 2019 federal election.
Shorten coy on Adani emissions
Bill Shorten says Adani's proposed coal mine in Queensland would not worsen national greenhouse gas emissions.
Cheap tsunami system tested
Experts are testing a simple and low-cost early warning system for tsunamis.
NSW gets dam wall warning
The New South Wales government has been warned that raising the Warragamba dam would do “irreparable damage” ...
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.