Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Australian Government says a new partnership with Amazon Web Services will enhance national security.
AI job boost predicted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to create up to 200,000 AI-related jobs in Australia by 2030, new findings suggest.
CSIRO expands super-computing
CSIRO has partnered with Dell to develop an advanced high-performance computing (HPC) system named Virga.
Clear chip for blood studies
A ‘blood vessel-on-a-chip’ could improve diagnostics and reduce the use of animal testing.
Mine fined for safety failures
Carborough Downs Coal Management has been fined $720,000 following the death of a worker and the injury of another at a central Queensland mine.
New factory tech tested
High-tech factory workers of the future may depend on augmented reality to manage workflows and troubleshoot remotely.
Stone ban takes effect
From July 1, the manufacture, sale, and installation of engineered stone is banned in Australia.
Callide report covers issues
A draft report on the 2021 Callide C power station explosion has revealed significant safety lapses by CS Energy.
Grumbles over wind approval
The Albanese Government has approved the Gawara Baya Wind Farm, a significant renewable energy project in North Queensland.
Nuclear ignored in energy shift
AEMO has released its 25-year roadmap for transitioning the NEM to net zero emissions by 2050.
AI shreds exam test
The exam system of a prominent UK university failed to detect nearly all AI-generated submissions in a recent test.
Defence refers Thales deal
Defence has referred a $1.2 Billion Thales contract to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
'Deathbot' values studied
People are increasingly turning to AI to have simulated discussions with the dead.
Ultrasound drives drug delivery
Researchers have developed a method to deliver drugs precisely to targeted parts of the body using ultrasound.
AI aimed at better building
A new system could enhance the success rates of medium and large-scale construction projects.
Banks predicts builder stability
Commonwealth Bank predicts a stabilisation in the rate of construction industry insolvencies, following a significant rise of over one-third last year.