Archived News for Engineering Professionals - July, 2024
A settlement has been reached in a court case over Glencore's plan to store carbon dioxide in the Great Artesian Basin.
Coal fire finally quietened
Anglo American says a fire at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland is believed to be extinguished, almost 4 weeks after it started.
AI spots antibiotics
MIT researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics capable of killing superbugs.
ARENA backs AEMO work
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is investing in the Australian Energy Market Operator's Engineering Roadmap.
Offshore permits opened
The Australian government has finalised a series of new offshore exploration permits aimed at bolstering gas supply.
Sluggish sub scheme forecast
Australia’s submarine boss says the AUKUS project will be slow and expensive.
CrowdStrike blames bug
CrowdStrike says a bug in its quality control system led to a software update that caused widespread computer crashes.
Laser test suggests boost
Australian researchers say new technology could allow a 1,000-fold increase in communication ...
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Experts work against animal testing
Researchers are reducing and eventually replacing the use of animals in medical studies.
Funding backs plastic work
New funding should see more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics diverted from South Australian landfills each year.
Landsat used to protect wetlands
Australian authorities are using Landsat data to revolutionise wetland management in Australia and Africa.
Re-watering ideas for WA
In the Pilbara region, iron ore mining has significantly impacted groundwater resources over the past two decades, but more sustainable approaches may be coming.
Big money to reduce pollution
A $91 million federal investment has been made in a bid to slash over 1 million tonnes of climate pollution annually.
CFMEU reviews pledged
An independent MP wants a new watchdog to address the “toxic elements” within the CFMEU.
Critical links backed
New funding seeks to strengthen international collaboration in critical minerals science.
Gas trap tested
A new material with a molecular trapdoor has been created for selective gas adsorption.