Archived News for Engineering Professionals
The United States military is working on a project to gather solar electricity from space and beam it wirelessly back to Earth.
Serious issues seem not to set back massive military spend
Australia will likely spend billions on a Defence acquisition recently described as “unaffordable”, buying dozens of planes that currently cannot stay together for more than a few hours.
Bungled bund wall begs closer view
Several bodies are calling for increased scrutiny of the Port of Gladstone, as the federal environment department moves to delay its decision on leaking dredge spoils.
Court to hear new claims of Greg Hunt's failure
A court case will argue that Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt failed in his obligation to protect the environment, by approving the dredging and expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal.
Erratic magnets clean wastewater for raw material
German scientists have detailed new ways to recover valuable substances from wastewater.
Wave site sees powerful info rising
New tools will help future wave power designs get the most from the ocean.
Camp energy planning can benefit all round
Mining companies often weigh environmental outcomes against economic ones, and choose actions which benefit the latter, but researchers say with better planning they can have the best of both worlds.
Industry calls for road charge change for more funding avenues
A new report has added weight to the argument that all users should pay for roads, highlighting new ways to fund advanced infrastructure.
Rock based panel throws light both ways
Engineers in Singapore have taken glow-in-the-dark to a futuristic degree, creating a material which can both capture and emit light.
Smashing plates make mountains curl
Advanced modelling has solved a generations-old geological question, as scientists investigate why long, curvy mountains form near places where tectonic plates smash together.
Job loss rumours swirl around long supply line
A regional newspaper has reported that a major gas project could be getting shut down, but the company behind has said nothing.
Nuclear on list for novel, profitable, new Australian age
A new report from analysts at Deloitte Access Economics has highlighted 25 sectors that could drive the Australian economy in the future, including nuclear power generation and waste storage.
Technological leap taken with natural leg-up
Scientists have been pinching designs from nature for some time, but have now brought living and synthetic materials together in an exciting new way.
Abetz lays groundwork for broad building changes
The Federal Government believes jobs and capital are at stake, as it moves to reduce union power on building sites.
Roy Hill's green light beams with $7.2 billion bulb
The biggest mining project in Australia is now locked in, with Gina Rinehart securing a $7.2 billion deal for work at Roy Hill.
Toyota pays up after 'sticky pedal' deaths
Toyota will pay an incredible $1.32 billion to settle a criminal investigation into deadly safety issues
Broad soil study puts carbon future on the map
A new set of maps will establish a clear baseline for Australia’s soil organic carbon stocks.
Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook
Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.
Pumping dams could plug holes in power supply
Using a giant battery made of water and gravity, engineers have proposed a new way to store renewable energy to meet extra demands.
Cyborg seedlings grow new field of science
There is no doubt that plants are excellent, but a team of MIT engineers are looking to cutting-edge materials to make them even better.
Team takes title for long race on short supply
Two teams from Monash University have made their mark at the Shell Eco-Marathon.