Archived News for Engineering Professionals
UNSW researchers have worked out how to harvest energy from light at night.
Builder signs safety bargain
John Holland has agreed to make $1.2 million worth of safety improvements after the death of a worker ...
Waste tuned for mercury removal
Researchers have come up with a better way to remove mercury from the environment.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
Local black hole snapped
Researchers have obtained the first image of the black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
Nano-MRI backed
Government funding is fast-tracking development of a new technology to precisely image aggressive brain cancers and guide treatment.
Tsunami alarm advanced
New tsunami sensors could warn of looming threats before seismic waves even arrive.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.
Feds fund space tech
A local space firm has received millions in funding from the federal government.
Magnetic memory mapped out
Theoretical physicists say superconductors can carry magnetic information to much longer distances than can conventional metals.
Microbe options uncovered
Researchers are getting excited about the potential of a fungus-like microbe taken from the pristine waters of South Australia.
Chopper deal revived
A re-hashed helicopter deal appears to be a bid for a key seat in the federal election.
Cyber needs rise
An escalation in global cybercrime has seen a rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals ...
Flour firm shift funded
A federal agency is helping manufacturing giant Manildra Group become less reliant on coal.
Germany backs chip boost
Germany’s government is seeking to attract chip makers to the country, putting up 14 billion euros (A$20.8 billion) in support.
VPP pilot progresses
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot project in WA has put together its first package of residentially-generated energy.