Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Researchers are working on a new, low-cost battery with four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce.
Tech tool details solar savings
A new solar calculator is letting Australians forecast cost savings on panels and batteries.
BlueScope cartel attempt found
A Federal Court judge has found BlueScope attempted to engage in cartel conduct and price-fixing.
Neuralink slammed for animal outcomes
Elon Musk’s cybernetics company Neuralink is facing a federal probe and employee backlash over animal tests.
Coal mine rights breach ruled
The Queensland Land Court has ruled against a new coal mine on human rights grounds.
Locals reach incredible accuracy
Australian scientists have come up with a new technique to measure time delays within a trillionth of a billionth of a second.
ARENA marks green birthday
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
ASIC slammed after coal fail
Financial regulator ASIC has been slammed over the collapse of a critical WA coal mine.
Call to share critical metals
Experts have called for a global agreement on the critical metals required to build green energy infrastructure.
Cows power new tech
Engineers are working on a smart watch for cows, powered by cows, to improve food safety.
Renewable slavery revealed
A new report says there is evidence of forced labour and slavery in the production of solar panels and wind turbines.
SKA start marked
Construction of the world’s largest radio astronomy observatory, the SKA Observatory (SKAO), has begun.
States bristle at power plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to introduce price caps on coal and gas.
Santos' Tiwi appeal fails
Gas giant Santos has lost its appeal against Tiwi Islands traditional owners.
IR support secured
The Albanese government’s IR laws are set to pass parliament after a deal with the crossbench.
Mining focus reviewed
Researchers have reviewed the safety focus of major Australian mining companies...
Nano-pinwheel watched
Scientists are hopeful about the potential of a newly-discovered pinwheel structure; self-assembled from pyramid-shaped nanoparticles.