Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The Federal Government is in fresh talks about the renewable energy target today, with just a week left before a deadline that forces emissions-intensive producers to pay fines.
Tech tools give real lessons through fake patients
Researchers are working on an advanced suite of diagnostic simulation tools in South Australia.
3D-Printing makes big leap from light bed
An incredible new technique could be the next big advance in 3D-printing.
Add-on brings big leap in carbon scrubbing
The U.S. Department of Energy has funded a big breakthrough in the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from coal-fired power plants.
Workplace walls stop female engineering
Industry insiders say an attitude problem is keeping Australian women out of engineering.
Nano-piano soundtracks dawn of new recording
Engineers have built a ‘nano-piano’ to demonstrate a high-tech new recording medium.
Structure strength mapped across scales
A new project is building a set of maps that can predict the strength of any structure.
Zimbabwe's diamond haul called in
Zimbabwe is undertaking a massive nationalisation of its diamond mines.
Locals look overseas for industrial answers
Australian authorities have put out a new paper in the quest for a better way to manage infrastructure worldwide.
More lean toward big China building bank
There is strong speculation that the Federal Government will switch its stance against a big Chinese bank, in the hope of securing money for infrastructure.
Investments questioned as local money hits US road
A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.
Plumbers Day plugs vital trade
Today is World Plumbing Day, an event to celebrate the vital but often unsung work of plumbers across the globe.
Severe shake brings proteins to the people
Bio-engineers have figured out a fairly easy way to produce new proteins, in what could be a big leap forward for synthetic biology.
Decline puts thousands of jobs on the line
A big review of Alcoa’s smelting and refining operations could be bad news for its 4,000 West Australian workers.
Gene-editors cut sickle cell code
Researchers in the US have successfully corrected a genetic error in stem cells from patients with sickle cell disease, and then used those cells to grow healthy, mature red blood cells.
New robot drops with a bang
Swiss engineers have reported on a new roly-poly robot, powered by a fire in its belly.
Robo-rail trial driving more jobs out
Rio Tinto's robot trains have had their first journey on a Pilbara railway.
Solar plane touches down, much more to come
The world’s first inter-continental solar-powered plane has completed the first leg of its round-the-world journey.
Big fund for highway upgrades
The Federal Government has announced about $229 million worth of highway upgrades nationwide.
Contracts to start on inland engineering
The first round of open tenders for the Brisbane-to-Melbourne Inland Rail project will be advertised this week.
Funds up for Tassie's green power melange
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has put up $5.5 million to support an off-grid hybrid power project off the coast of Tasmania.