Archived News for Engineering Professionals

Economic analysts have warned that the Northern Territory has too many eggs in one basket, and is quickly approaching a “construction cliff”.

Tassie council takes big green steps

One Tasmanian council is making bold moves to cut costs through renewable energy.

Low cost green future waiting on policy, study says

New research says Australia could go 100 per cent renewable, with a few good policies.

Quake risk low in CO2 injections

Experts have checked the possible effects of one method of carbon sequestration – injecting CO2 into aquifers.

China pledges $46 billion for new oil moves

China will invest $46 billion in Pakistan to expand its energy and transport infrastructure.

Farm-bot rains handy bug plague

Scientists are testing a drone that drops beneficial insects onto crops.

Fake photosynthesis could fuel future

Researchers have created an exciting artificial photosynthesis system, which captures carbon dioxide and uses solar energy to convert it into plastic products and fuel.

Hard science in Disney's teddy printer

Engineers at Disney Research Labs have made some improvements on their fabric-based 3D-printer, which can churn out anything from a blanket to a teddy bear.

Outback architecture fills local needs

A team of twelve architecture students have travelled to the remote Indigenous communities of Areyonga and Amoonguna in the Northern Territory to build much-needed structures for the local communities.

Spiderweb tests in new organ quest

Bio-engineers have grown cardiac tissue on a bed of genetically-engineered spiderweb.

Stadium fail to play out in court

Claims of shoddy roof design have led to legal action against the builders and engineers of Brisbane’s iconic Gabba sporting ground.

State of states swing on housing

Financial reports say the increase in construction activity in New South Wales has made it Australia’s top economic performer.

Thumbnail pinned as new input

Researchers at MIT are developing a new wearable device that turns the user’s thumbnail into a miniature wireless track pad.

Business wants East West replaced ASAP

The Victorian Government has found a way out of the controversial East West Link project, for the low cost of a few hundred million dollars.

Baby star carries Earth's early ingredients

Astronomers have detected complex organic molecules - the building blocks of life - orbiting in a disc around a young star.

Dead RET talks take serious toll

Official figures show the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs in the last two years.

Robot sent to check Fukushima fallout

A robot has been sent to survey the condition of melted nuclear fuel at the Fukushima power plant.

Tearing tests of skin-deep strength

Engineers have used some high-tech devices to find out why human skin is so resistant to tearing.

Coalition continues hard road push

While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.