Archived News for Engineering Professionals - May, 2021
The Australian National University has committed to reducing carbon emissions to below zero by 2030.
EY unpicks Pindan downfall
Administrators are sifting through the rubble of collapsed building company Pindan Group.
Corruption risk in NSW land deal
The NSW auditor-general has refused to rule out “misconduct or corruption” in a state government and deal.
Experts push zero pollution
Scientists want Australian governments, federal and state, to adopt a zero pollution target for air, water and land.
Hot clocks give clear time
Researchers are struggling against entropy to create the most accurate clocks ever.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.
Bravus blacklist outlined
A major builder says it cannot get insurance for work on a controversial coal mine.
Builder cops crane fine
An engineering company has been fined after a crane collapsed onto a building in NSW.
Archives ask for pocket change
Vital pieces of Australian history are now reliant on public charity to protect them.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Cheap sheets could replace retinas
Local experts are working on an organic, printable device to restore sight to the blind.
CSIRO plots solar peak
New stats show Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020.
Government gas may need diesel
Australia’s taxpayer funded gas-fired power plant may have to run on diesel for its first six months.
Nano-tech brings big boost
Researchers have found that nano-tech augmentations can massively increase the effectiveness of cystic fibrosis drugs.
'Mind-writing' makes amazing marks
New technology is helping paralysed people ‘write’ on a computer screen by just thinking about it.
Asteroid probe heads home
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has left the asteroid Bennu and is on its way back to Earth.