Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Former chief scientist Alan Finkel has resigned from his advisory role at Victoria's State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Iridium advance reported
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant progress in improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts for renewable energy.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
Fukushima release tested
TEPCO is running tests ahead of a plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater in the Pacific.
Pangolin prompts tiny robot
A pangolin-inspired, small medical robot could revolutionise invasive medical procedures.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.
Housing bill hampered
The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) bill will not pass through parliament this week as planned.
Synthetic embryos tested
Scientists say they have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, without the need for eggs or sperm.
Transition timing questioned
Some big players have weighed in on Australia’s energy transition progress, or lack thereof.
CEFC backs waste power
Federal funds are backing new green hydrogen technology that turns waste into energy.
Cell behaviour gamed
Researchers have used a video game algorithm to gain insights into the behaviour of molecules within live brain cells.
Gas plans for NT site
Gas company Tamboran Resources has unveiled plans to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Middle Arm near Darwin.
Grattan studies gas needs
The Grattan Institute is urging Australian governments to phase out natural gas by 2050.
Hazelwood enters new age
The former coal-fired power station in Hazelwood, Victoria, has successfully transitioned to battery power.
State spruiks green jobs
Victoria says its clean energy transition is projected to generate 10,000 jobs annually.