Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government has funded a giant plastic-shredder to help clean up polluted oceans.
Tech response expected
The Prime Minister may adopt a technology investment target to avoid zero greenhouse gas targets.
Building Code reforms proposed
The Federal Government is looking for ways to improve the operation of the Building Code.
GM scraps Holden
US firm General Motors has announced it will axe its Holden brand by the end of the year.
Pipe breaks modelled
Modelling suggests a cost-effective and practical method can be used to protect underground pipelines.
Capacity boost called
Authorities have called for ‘critical’ funding to increase the capacity of an interstate energy transmission corridor.
New record for quantum comms
Chinese scientists have transmitted information between two entangled clouds of atoms 50 kilometres apart.
No NBN plans hit top speed
An official report shows users on the NBN’s most expensive plans are suffering the biggest dips in speed ...
Switch flicked to wake brains
New research has revealed what appears to be a ‘switch’ that controls consciousness in the brain.
Waste dump laws raised
The laws behind the plan to build a nuclear waste dump in South Australia have been raised in federal parliament.
Telco merger moves ahead
The Federal Court has given the green light to a proposed merger of TPG and Vodafone.
Artificial atoms for quantum balance
Quantum engineers have created artificial atoms to improve the stability of quantum computing.
New tech to cut CO2
Australian researchers have created a new material that can reduce CO2 emissions from crude oil refinement.
QLD unblocks dam lowering
The Queensland Government has rushed amendments to allow work to reduce the height of the Paradise Dam.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
Diamonds bent for new tech
Researchers have discovered that diamond - prized for its exceptional hardness - can be bent and deformed.
Bill seeks emissions agreement
Member for Warringah Zali Steggall wants to establish a pathway for Australia to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Cancer 'fingerprints' uncovered
Experts have published a new list of the genetic 'fingerprints' behind cancer drivers.