Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Stone products to stop at border
Engineered stone products will be banned from entering the country next year.
Strong tubes for better booms
Engineers are testing foldable, self-locking tubes for strong building materials.
Ammonia process enhanced
A new method of producing ammonia could greatly reduce carbon emissions in agriculture and clean energy transport.
Nuclear would drive bill rise
The Coalition’s nuclear power push would leave households with a $665 annual bill increase, analysis shows.
PEP-11 plans knocked back
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Pumped hydro prep backed
Queensland says local businesses will power its renewable energy future, though a major project faces delays.
Sunlight drives new fuel
Scientists are using sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable industrial chemicals.
WA to hold back gas
Western Australia is adjusting gas exports in an attempt to secure local energy and jobs.
AI 'thinking' probed
Artificial intelligence may soon learn through a process similar to human thinking.
AUKUS expansion coming
Australia's $300-billion-plus AUKUS pact is inviting new allies - and fresh doubts - into the fold.
CO2 in vitamin drive
German scientists are feeding microbes CO2 and creating protein-rich yeast that outdoes beef.
Soil sounds for health check
Beneath the surface, the soil is hosting a silent rave of bubbles and clicks.
Bones drive better concrete
Inspired by human bones, Princeton engineers have toughened concrete to resist catastrophic failure.
Quantum catchup called
Experts warn Australia and New Zealand are falling behind in the quantum race.