Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A giant floating nuclear power plant has set sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk.
Revived coal plant to burn cleaner
Hunter Energy says the recommissioned Redbank power station will be cleaner and greener than before.
Three approved in solar spree
Three controversial solar farms have been approved near Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.
DNA re-jigged to store data
Researchers have turned living cells into computers, using DNA for information processing and storage.
Bight blasting delayed
A plan to search for gas and oil in the Great Australian Bight has been postponed until next year.
Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
Frogs won't stop dam plans
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says ‘green tape’ is hindering water security.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
BHP sees steep rise
BHP’s profit has more than doubled to $12.2 billion, as the impacts of mine disasters ease.
Locals spot black hole chomp
Australian scientists may have been the first to witness the end of a neutron star as it was engulfed by a black hole.
Officials face misconduct claim
Several Queensland OHS officials are under investigation for allegedly giving confidential information to the CFMMEU.
Superbug breakthrough claimed
Australian researchers have discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Burp-blocking fungus farmed
Australian researchers are farming a puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Low lights bring closer view
Australian researchers have found a simple way to unlock the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.