Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for ‘early action’ rather than ‘early warnings’ as extreme weather increases.
Juukan Gorge 'gag' alleged
Traditional owners were reportedly ‘gagged’ from speaking about the destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters.
Next-gen memory reviewed
Experts are looking beyond binary for the next generation of multi-state memory.
Big names split with QRC
Local energy giant Origin has pulled out of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) over the lobby’s political stance.
Graphene wraps for tech security
QUT engineers have developed a graphene layer to protect communication systems.
Pumped hydro planned for NSW
The NSW Government is fast-tracking a pumped hydro project ahead of coal-fired power station closures.
Qubits honed for quiet record
Local experts have demonstrated a new record low noise level for a qubit.
Vales Point to be patched up
Over $8 million will be spent upgrading an ageing NSW coal-fired power station.
CRISPR bags Nobel
Two scientists have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for inventing the CRISPR gene-editing tool.
Energy spend big on gas
The new environment budget has been criticised for lacking new renewables funding.
New concrete could beat 'bergs
Australian researchers have a developed a cement-free concrete that could solve old sewage problems.
Special treatment questioned
Pipeline workers from a coronavirus hotspot have begun quarantining in Tennant Creek.
State denies slave claims
The manufacturer of Victoria’s new trains has been linked to Chinese Uyghur forced labour programs.
Funds to aid old solar
The Federal Government is investing in ways to improve end-of-life issues for solar panels.
New link to Eyre
Regulators have approved a project for greater reliability and fewer outages on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
New tests for smart solar
SA Power Networks is helping more Australians with rooftop solar export their surplus energy back to the grid.
Silver switch backed
An Australian start-up is working on some exciting next generation solar cells.