Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Defence denies UFO-watch
The US has released a report on Pentagon-documented UFOs, while Australia says it is not looking for aliens.
Space trips launching soon
Virgin Galactic has gained US government approval to launch customers into space.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
Twiggy buys slice of salmon
Mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has bought a 7.33 per cent stake in Tasmanian salmon company Huon Aquaculture.
Cracks hold back Sydney buyers
Buyers have been blocked from moving into new Sydney apartments after “extensive signs of cracking” ...
New tests for high-tech cement
A new kind of ‘smart cement’ could be used for more durable roads and cities.
No jail for Witness K
A whistleblower has been spared jail time after revealing Australia bugged a foreign government to benefit Woodside.
ARENA changes challenged
A Coalition-controlled committee says proposed changes to ARENA may be illegal.
Avgas switch could cut emissions
Skies around the world are criss-crossed with contrails - fluffy white streaks left by airplanes.
Ears reveal BAC level
Japanese researchers have developed high-tech earmuffs that can measure blood alcohol concentration.
Funds pulled after coal boss appointed
The University of Newcastle has been blacklisted by philanthropists after appointing coal mining boss Mark Vaile as its new chancellor.
Google seeks expanded tones
Google is searching for a new way to measure skin tones to curb bias in its products.
New firm aims at off-grid options
A new startup is seeking to solve some of the hardest problems in the transition to renewable energy.
News of nuclear leak seeps out
The Chinese government has acknowledged there are damaged fuel rods in a reactor at a nuclear plant near Hong Kong, days after denying the incident.
RNA-writing uncovered
Researchers in the US have shown that human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA.
Morrison muscles sub firm
The Prime Minister has attempted to pressure France on its multi-billion-dollar submarine deal deadline.
SA rocket site questioned
The SA Government has approved a rocket launch pad on the Eyre Peninsula, despite objections from...
Alzheimer's vaccine tested
Experts have reported back after Phase II trials of an Alzheimer's vaccine.