Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Plasma plating for techno-mirrors
Australian researchers have come up with a new plasma coating technology that could replace the rare earth metal indium...
Air brains for soft robots
Engineers have created an air-powered computer memory that can be used to control soft robots.
Delburn wind plans public
Plans have been unveiled for a 33-turbine wind farm overlooking the site of the former Hazelwood coal-fired power station in Victoria.
Santos abandons Bight plans
Santos has given up its lease to explore for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Vocal nerves tapped for tech-speech
Scientists have successfully converted a paralysed man’s brain waves into speech.
Fingertips tapped for power
US scientists have developed an energy harvesting device that generates power from the sweat on fingertips.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
Tandem cells tested
Japanese researchers have combined two new technologies to obtain higher solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency.
State rewards resources
The Queensland Government has opened up its $100 million Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF).
WHO issues gene-edit guide
The World Health Organization has made new recommendations on human genome editing.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Digital touch coming
Australian researchers are working on the ability to experience touch over the internet.
Friendly gas grants questioned
The Federal Government has awarded at least three gas contracts to a political donor and Liberal-linked company.
Instant COVID check coming
Australian researchers are working on an instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
Carbon cut credits proposed
Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.