Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Chinese scientists have created a face mask that can alert the wearer if they have been exposed to viruses.
AUKUS talks slow
Analysts have reviewed the progress and sidetracking of Australia’s defence ambitions on the first anniversary of the AUKUS partnership.
EPA expands pollutant bill
The NSW EPA has released a climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits.
Hydro build backed
Australia’s first large scale hydrogen plant will be built in the Pilbara region of WA.
Origin dumps NT plan
Origin Energy is abandoning plans to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.
Space diamonds studied
Australian scientists say strange diamonds from a dwarf planet could hold the key to stronger machine parts.
STEM scheme advanced
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new industry internship program for STEM graduates.
China slams nuclear nod
The UN nuclear watchdog says it is satisfied with the AUKUS alliance’s plan to supply Australia with nuclear submarines.
WMO shows clear warning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says climate science is clear; humanity is heading in the wrong direction.
ERA timeline set to extend
Energy Resources Australia could have more time to rehabilitate a former uranium mine in Kakadu.
Watchdog responds to mine reports
SafeWork SA is running a campaign aimed at reducing the risk of sexual harassment in mining.
Coal decline in court
The creeping death of a loss-making coal mine in WA reveals the industry's “dire” prospects, an analyst says.
CSIRO backs defence ideas
CSIRO is providing free research and development (R&D) support for defence products.
Female tissue tests enhanced
Researchers have come up with a new way to grow tissue for female reproductive system reconstruction.
High-tech flight backed
Major investors have poured millions into an Australia flying vehicle start-up.
Unions seek coal guarantee
Unions want job guarantees for coal workers in the shift to low carbon industries.
HESTA warns fossil stocks
Superannuation giant HESTA has advised AGL Energy, Origin, Santos and Woodside it may offload their stocks ...
Infrastructure 'stupidity' slammed
Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty says toll road operator Transurban is “exploiting government stupidity”.
Home work makes better balls
When lockdowns forced researchers home, some came up with a new way to make ‘microspheres’.