Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global support on Beijing's ideas for a new development bank, and Australia may take him up.
Wind farm health checks continue
More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.
New tech for sea checks tested
The University of Sydney will surround a reef with robotic eyes, to spy on the creatures that live there.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Hydrogen tram brings clean travel to the people
In an attempt to reduce the smog that envelops China’s major cities, authorities have produced a hydrogen-powered tram.
Magnetic heat study attracts new ideas
Research engineers have discovered how to control heat (and possibly sound) with a magnetic field.
Membrane removes barrier to health
Australian researchers have developed an exciting new membrane that can clean water in a much more energy efficient manner.
New barriers boost safety
A new style of safety barrier will soon begin reducing deaths on the road.
Report plots polluters against improvement
A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.
Big road falls as Abbott looks for new deals
Prime Minister Tony Abbott appears to agree that Victoria’s East West Link project is dead.
Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green
Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.
Leighton looks for better luck with new name
Leighton Holdings is changing its name to avoid corruption allegations.
RET talks still swing on new target
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.