Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2022
Australian researchers have helped develop advanced microelectronics that are resistant to harsh radiation in space.
Newcrest building gold twin
A major miner is building a real-time digital twin of a gold mine in NSW.
CSIRO backs rail savings
CSIRO says Australia could save over $200 million in transport costs per year by using inland rail.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
High-tech pipe coating tested
A new ‘smart coating’ is being developed that can remove mercury from water while also protecting the inside of pipes.
State silent on dam costs
The NSW Government is staying quiet on the cost of planned drought security projects.
Tests tune particle passage
Australian researchers are working on ways to improve the passage of high-tech nano-particles through the body.
Bug brains trained on drones
Hoverfly brains have been mapped to detect the sound of distant drones.
Spider silk saves key protein
Swedish scientists say spider silk can stabilise a cancer-suppressing protein.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.
Katter backs wind claims
A federal MP wants the Queensland Government to stop a wind farm development in Far North Queensland.
Neon issues to hit chips
The manufacturing of electronic chips has been hit hard by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Solar dry-cleaning studied
Scientists have come up with a new way to clean solar panels without using water.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
High-tech eyes on ISS
Australian researchers have received neuromorphic data from space after installing bio-inspired cameras on the International Space Station (ISS).
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.