Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
Green tech effects checked
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
MDBA lays out options
The MDBA is moving ahead with designs to improve the movement of water through the Barmah-Millewa Reach of the Murray River.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Forrest eyes nickel supplier
Andrew Forrest has launched a $760 million takeover bid for a BHP nickel supplier.
NT fine tops $1 million
The largest ever penalty for a workplace death in the Northern Territory has been handed down.
UQ jab tests continue
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.