Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2023
A clinical trial has begun for a second-generation COVID vaccine, two years after the technology was abandoned.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Missile deal coming
The United States has approved the sale of up to US$895 million (AU$1.3 billion) worth of the guided weapons.
Students to drive hydro boost
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
UK backs space reactor
The UK Space Agency is backing research into the use of nuclear power on the Moon.
Woodside pushed for green cred
Legal avenues are being used to pressure Woodside Energy over its climate strategy.
Amazon outlines launch spree
Amazon has announced its plans to launch its first batch of internet satellites in the first half of 2024 ...
Keating attacks nuclear subs
Former prime minister Paul Keating has savaged Australia's nuclear submarine deal.
Locals drive quantum probe
Australian experts have developed a new tool to probe nature with extreme quantum sensitivity.
Bowen seeks safe passage
The Federal Government says not supporting its climate policies will make matters worse.
Fuel shift questioned
Questions have been asked about a new fuel being trialled as an emissions-reduction measure by BHP.
Printed patch for heart fix
Bio-engineered heart tissues have been used to help mice recover from the damage caused by a major heart attack.
Sub deal detailed
Australia has announced it will build eight nuclear-powered submarines, known as SSN AUKUS.
Adani probe preparing
India's top court has ordered an investigation into the country's second-largest conglomerate, the Adani Group.
EVs pose fire challenge
Firefighters say they are developing new techniques to respond to burning EVs.
Ex-Snowy boss opens up
The former boss of Snowy 2.0 says Australia’s coal power stations may need to stay open for longer.
NSW changing coal rules
NSW could soon grant coal-miners licences for water from Sydney and Illawarra drinking catchments.
State to buy big green line
The Queensland Government is buying the $5 billion Copperstring project.