Archived News for Engineering Professionals
UNSW engineers have developed a ‘robotic snake’ device that can grip and pick up objects like an elephant’s trunk.
Tractor beam can guide lightning
Australian engineers have developed a tractor beam to control where lightning strikes.
Cables cut from Hub plans
The company planning to build the world's largest wind-and-solar power generator in Australia has changed its plans.
Gas goals questioned
Experts say the federal push to increase gas production is likely to benefit gas exporters, not manufacturers.
QLD wants hydro help
The Queensland Government has added ‘hydrogen’ to the name of its energy department.
State set on housing help
Billions of dollars will be spent on Victoria’s largest ever public housing construction blitz.
Climate report card released
The State of the Climate 2020 reports shows continued warming and an increase in extreme weather.
Probe hears of support trade
Traditional landowners claim they have been offered jobs if they support raising the Warragamba Dam Wall.
Builders slugged for airport plans
The NSW government says it will raise up to $1.1 billion from developers near Sydney's new airport.
AI adequate at risk test
Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
AI trained on future solar
Australian researchers have developed a new machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation.
CSIRO aids high-tech pet-tracker
Australian experts are working on a prototype smart pet collar that will enable pet owners to track the location of their animal.
Local telescopes re-named
Australia’s best-known telescope has been given a traditional name chosen by Indigenous elders.
SA turning buildings green
South Australia is investing $60 million over the next two years to improve energy efficiency in government buildings.