Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Archaeologists undertake space dig
Australian archaeologists are investigating life in the ‘micro society’ of the International Space Station (ISS).
NT issues green plan
The Northern Territory government wants to reach 50 per cent renewables in its largest power grid by the end of the decade.
Crystals stretched for drug boost
Researchers have developed a new method to deliver therapeutic drugs using elongated nanocrystals.
Dam plan slammed
The NSW Government has been accused of changing its dam-raising plans to avoid paying compensation.
Doping boosts next-gen solar
Queensland researchers say their latest studies bring a new generation of cheap, sustainable and efficient solar cells closer.
NSW lays bold export path
The NSW Government says its latest Trade Statement shows how it will double export revenue by 2031.
Forrest slams CCS
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has slammed carbon capture as a “failed” technology.
Key idealogue elevated
Tim Wilson has become the assistant minister for energy and emissions reduction.
Local firm eyes electric skies
A Melbourne-based startup is attempting to bring electric flying taxis to Australia.
Sun Cable plans expand
Plans to build the world's largest solar farm in the Northern Territory have grown even bigger.
Tesla fire source studied
An investigation has found a fire at the Tesla giant battery project near Geelong was likely caused by coolant leak.
Regulators want green rules
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.
Staff rocked by sub switch
Defence staff have been offered counselling for 'stress and uncertainty' after a big sub deal was scrapped.
AI aimed at next pandemic
Researchers are attempting to use artificial intelligence to predict the next pandemic.
Landsat 9 boosts orbital view
The world's most advanced land-monitoring satellite has been launched into orbit.
ATSE creates STEM mentors
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new, global, STEM mentoring program.
Scrubbers to harvest Martian fuel
Engineers in the US are developing a new fuel source for Mars missions.
'eNose' aimed at lung issues
Experts are working on an electronic nose that can analyse ‘breathprints’ to spot health conditions.