Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian medical engineers say they are on the verge of a breakthrough, after the transplant of a fully bionic heart.
Miniature missiles could be silver bullet
South Australian researchers are working on nanoscale ‘guided missiles’ to seek and destroy cancer cells.
New push to help females' industrial forays
The WA Government has put up a range of scholarships aimed at forging a new generation of tradie ladies.
Senate seeks to kill corruption overseas
A Labor senator is seeking a senate inquiry that could cause shockwaves in boardrooms nationwide.
Consumers drive dodgy devices
New research suggests most electronics are rubbish and about to break.
Corrosion wears hard on industry
Industry experts estimate that corrosion costs the Australian water industry $91 million per year.
Hip new laser looks pretty square
Australian nano-engineers have devised the newest addition to the “lab-on-a-chip” idea.
Big bridge fix to boost national moves
Federal Government money is set to improve freight productivity through dozens of major bridge upgrades.
Course seeks source of cities' water failing
A new course will help engineers, builders and planners figure out how to deal with urban water shortages in a more chaotic future environment.
Gold firm's bursary to boost Indigenous mine jobs
One of Australia’s largest producing gold mines has put up five scholarships to get more Indigenous students into careers in the mining industry.
Government posts waste dump wanted ad.
The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.
Ink that thinks for sensitive pens
Nanoengineers have developed an ink that can make a sensor just by drawing it on.
Pallet house survives Marcia's pounding
A house made of wooden pallets, designed by Queensland engineering students, has survived its ultimate test.
Disney delegates to automatic authors
Disney is beginning to outsource its storywriting to computers.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Pro-carbon house on debut
A building plugged as Australia’s first carbon positive prefab home has been on display in Melbourne.
Senators fight gas evidence gag
Queensland Senators are fighting to let the public know about some seemingly dodgy CSG approvals.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Big mine to help Russian coal fill Pacific
Russia has opened its largest-ever coal mine, which will run for over 160 years.
Downer takes Macmahon's patch in FMG re-jig
Fortescue Metals Group has merged two contracts at Christmas Creek in a move that will see Macmahon Holdings wind up work.