Archived News for Engineering Professionals

Australian engineers have come up with a new way of making lenses, which could turn any smart phone into a microscope.

Padbury's port plan unlikely after Premier's comments

Another twist in the strange attempt to build a port in Australia, with the WA Premier saying Padbury Mining’s $6 billion plan probably won’t happen.

Solar solutions bringing perpetual flight closer

A company in Europe is moving closer to its goal of creating a solar-powered plane that can fly indefinitely.

Thousands line up for local online learning

One Australian University will launch its first ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) today, and already has over 20,000 people waiting for the first lesson.

Fifty-eight fighter jets could be $12 bil "dud"

Australia will buy dozens of fighter jets at a cost of more than $12 billion, despite a raft of concerns about their design and abilities.

Native deal clears path for new port

A native title agreement has been signed to allow deepwater port to go-ahead in WA.

Anti-aging plastic provides huge energy savings

Australian researchers have created a new material which prevents plastic from aging, and should be a huge boost to the energy industry.

Carbon hybrid for ultra-electronics

Two cutting-edge atomic structures have been combined to create incredibly high-powered energy storage.

Flower's phobia could make future anti-fouling face

Engineers have once again taken reference from nature to guide new material research, this time emulating the water-repelling effects of a flower’s petals.

Hawking warns preparation is low, as we prepare to outdo ourselves

It is all but inevitable that humans will create an Artificial Intelligence capable of outdoing to the human brain, and Stephen Hawking says we should be better prepared.

Health and legal concerns latest hindrance for big city link

The Victorian Health Department has put out its list of concerns about the multi-billion-dollar East West link in Melbourne.

Locals get new tools for interstellar dating

Australian astronomers will have access to one of the most advanced devices in the world for investigating the origin of stars, with the launch of a $13 million tool.

No mirage in 1000 MW desert solar plan

Work will soon begin on a truly immense solar power project in Pakistan, which will one day generate up to 1000 megawatts of electricity.

Debt deal for North Korea helps Russia move gas south

Russia has waived about $10 billion of North Korean debt in exchange for a gas pipeline through the secretive country to South Korea.

Renewable review stalls green works in Tassie

Clean energy companies say the threat of changes to the renewable target scheme is spooking investors.

China looks to boost future by re-thinking today

A recent conference has heard of a shift in China, re-tooling its education sector to produce the science and technology that will fuel the future.

Queensland numbers jump for females in engineering

Females make up just under a quarter of new engineering undergrads at one university, proving the efficacy of a program to boost numbers.

Better metal through simple strains at Monash

A new technique is being developed in Australian labs, which promises to produce metals with greater strength, better corrosion resistance and increased biocompatibility.

Dam study paper to ease cost of hydropower

Humans may love building dams, but they have not been so great for fish, until now.

Sine panel shines on dark alleys

All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.