Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The competition regulator has some concerns about Aurizon’s proposed One Rail acquisition.
Cable tested as new sensor
Experts have tested telecoms cables on the seafloor as a detector for earthquakes, tsunamis and the effects of climate change
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Coal crunch forces response
Australia’s energy woes are being exacerbated by coal-fired generator outages.
EU enforcing USB-C
The European Union has ruled that all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024.
Gas lobby blames coal
Australia’s major gass lobby says spot price markets and coal failures are behind recent pressure on power prices.
NSW plans green spend
The NSW Government says it will invest $1.2 billion over the next 10 years into renewable energy.
Skin grown for robo-limbs
Japanese scientists have created “sweaty” organic skin for robots that can heal itself.
Snowy slowing at bad time
More delays suggest Snowy Hydro will not be the saviour that the former LNP government claimed it would.
Dutton slammed for sub chat
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may have jeopardised multi-billion-dollar submarine plans by divulging sensitive discussions ...
Stone study shows early links
A study of prehistoric stone tools shows the interconnectedness of early humans.
Missed emissions measured
Experts have found massive underreporting of direct coal mine methane emissions.
Seafloor minerals probed
Researchers are working on a way to predict what mineral resources will be generated on the ocean floor.
Time crystals fit quantum systems
The bizarre world of quantum physics allows for the existence of ‘time crystals’, according to a new study.
BHP expects automated boost
BHP is testing new automated shiploaders at its Port Hedland export facility in Western Australia’s Pilbara.
Software set for gas tank help
Experts have created an advanced computer model to improve the design of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers.
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Gas issues flow to Bowen
Newly appointed climate and energy minister Chris Bowen is starting his new job by diving headlong into an energy market crisis.