Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Experts have made new estimates on the environmental cost of Bitcoin mining.
Methane missed in flaring guesses
A new study from the US says methane emissions from natural gas flaring have been vastly underestimated.
Rail planning "rush" alleged
A former Inland Rail project director claims plans for the $14 billion freight line were “done in a rush”.
Spin coherence extended
Australian quantum computing engineers have set a new standard in silicon chip performance.
State sets big green goal
Experts say Queensland’s plans to become a “global renewable energy superpower” face some serous obstacles.
Metal effects on fungi checked
Metal compounds could be the answer to the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections.
Santos plan paused
Tiwi Islands traditional owners have won a court-ordered pause on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas project.
Asteroid smack successful
Australian scientists have assisted NASA in testing the first ever asteroid redirection.
Home Affairs slams Optus hack
The fallout from a massive data breach at Optus has exposed critical flaws and questionable stances within the company.
WA goes for FIFO changes
The WA government says it will support all recommendations from a scathing review of sexual harassment in FIFO work.
Locals aid Martian study
Australian researchers have helped a robot on Mars detect meteoroid impacts.
Origin stakes snapped up
Tamboran Resources has bought out Origin Energy's Beetaloo Basin gas exploration stakes.
Pole cost set to soar
A watchdog has reported on the cost of overhauling electricity grids to deal with the renewable energy transition in WA.
State set on big wind
The Queensland Government has announced plans to build Australia's largest state-owned wind farm.
Dutton drones up for review
A drone deal approved by former defence minister Peter Dutton could be scrapped.
Hydrogen needs highlighted
Experts say Australia has a severe lack of hydrogen skills and training capabilities.