Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government may scale back defence projects to better use taxpayers’ money.
Iron giant sees green rise
Fortescue says it is likely that renewables will outpace its iron ore business.
Niobate makes new tech
One of the world’s most important artificial materials is coming back in vogue.
Wings and skin prompt new ideas
Researchers are turning to shark skin and dragonfly wings for new nanotech.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.
Defence seeks quantum edge
The Department of Defence wants new minds to work on quantum communication technologies.
Nanotech set on deadly bugs
Light-activated nanotech has been used to eradicate some of the most notorious and potentially deadly bacteria in the world.
New head for Snowy Hydro
A veteran of the New Zealand energy game has been appointed CEO of Snowy Hydro.
Sub hub in planning
The AUKUS deal is set to make Australia a major hub for US submarine maintenance.
Engineered wetland detailed
Authorities have heard a plan to artificially engineer two wetland sites along the Victorian and New South Wales border.
Plastics mapped in air and sea
Two new studies detail the extent and risks of microplastic pollution.
QRC rails against coal fee
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is continuing its campaign against Queensland’s coal royalty regime.
Sugarcane shifts to new fuel
Engineers in Queensland have found a way to more efficiently convert sugarcane into the building blocks of aviation fuel...
Dam site questioned
Questions have been raised about a planned pumped hydro dam to be built near a culturally significant site.
Exxon shown to have known early
A new study shows Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago.
Push to retain lithium brains
Industry figures say government money is needed to keep renewable energy startups in Australia.
Quantum control enhanced
A new spin control method could bring billion-qubit quantum chips a few steps closer.