Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Labor has secured a resounding win in WA, and now unions want their dues.
Fines rising for emissions cheat
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to fraud, obstruction of justice and falsifying statements ...
Top roboticists head off
A group of Australian students will soon compete at the world’s richest robotics competition.
Antarctic trip to balance high science
An all-female expedition to Antarctica wants to break the scientific glass ceiling.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
Big leaping robot revealed
Boston Dynamics has unveiled ‘Handle’ - one of the most advanced humanoid robots ever.
China's smog fight renewed
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is latest to claim he will improve the country’s toxic air.
Clear advantage in glass batteries
The inventor of the lithium-ion battery is now trying to make it redundant.
Experts urge SA gas backup
South Australia's Economic Development Board says the state should buy a giant backup generator.
Oxygen spotted in early Earth changes
Scientists say they now know why some of the richest ore deposits on the planet formed.
BHP to access new Gulf site
BHP Billiton has signed a deal to drill the Trion oil reserve in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Greens' bid to kill coal
The Greens are calling for the phase-out of coal mining over the next ten years.
Tech writers compile NBN review
While NBN Co drags its heels, outside forces have reported on its progress.
UK allows embryo editing
UK scientists have gained regulatory approval to genetically modify human embryos.
3D-printed sternum success
A British man has been implanted with a 3D-printed titanium sternum made by CSIRO.