Archived News for Engineering Professionals - March, 2022
Researchers have published details of the first ever complete, gapless sequence of a human genome.
Science silence slammed
The former head of CSIRO climate science has accused the federal government of gagging criticism.
Details light on dam spends
The Federal Government has been accused of pledging massive sums for new dams without looking at the details.
Locals drive laser fusion
An Australian company is working on generating limitless power with giant lasers.
Senate stops CCS bid
The federal Senate has blocked Angus Taylor’s efforts to have ARENA fund CCS projects.
Court launched on pipe plan
Traditional owners are taking legal action to stop a massive Northern Territory gas project.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
Green port plan coming
A new project will see a major NSW port run on 100 per cent renewable shore power energy.
Light used to bend electrons
Researchers say it may be possible to change the electrical properties of a material using light.
States link for hydrogen highway
A new ‘hydrogen highway’ agreement has been signed by NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Carbon credits dubbed "rort"
A whistleblower has emerged from the authority set up to monitor the government's Emissions Reduction Fund.
Big dam money 'guaranteed'
The Federal Government says it will put up a staggering $5.4 billion for a new dam in north Queensland.
Bug wings shred bacteria
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
Tough times hit Boral's bottom line
Building supplier Boral has taken a big hit from floods and fuel prices.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
Green light for Liddell battery
AGL has secured approval for a 500 megawatt (MW) battery at the Liddell coal power plant.