Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A new way to gather energy from the ocean is in development, as engineers continue trying to harness the incredible power crashing against coastlines every day.
Joining dots on quantum lasers with silicon fix
Research will soon be presented that could bring a new age of photonic communication, with engineers reporting a way to print efficient quantum dot lasers on silicon.
Sulphur search has eyes on ions
A new polymer could be the final link needed to make lithium-sulphur batteries possible, bringing about a world with high-powered, long-lasting, flexible and strong portable power supplies.
Technological link to boost battle science
Lockheed Martin Australia has joined forces with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to launch a dual strike on the future of defence technology.
Fair Work already from Qantas' big call fall-out
Qantas will face its first hurdle after dangling an axe over the jobs of 5000 workers, with one union taking the airline to Fair Work Australia.
Tiny tweezers make light work one molecule at a time
A pair of tweezers has been created which are so small they can grab, hold and move a single molecule in any direction.
Another big name drops port digging bid
Environmentalists are celebrating a decision by building giant Lend Lease to pull out of the planned expansion of a Queensland coal port.
Five high-rises to house thousands in CBD
Melbourne’s skyline will feature several new high-rises in coming years, with the Victorian Government signing off on a record number of residential permits.
Spinning nano-crystals find their own forms
Simply making certain nanoparticles spin causes them to leap into life, of a sort.
Big spend to get nearby neighbours up to speed
Nearly half a billion dollars will be spent to improve transport in Pacific regions.
Chicken eyes give better view on new state of matter
The light-sensitive cells in the eye of a chicken represent the first known biological occurrence of a potentially new state of matter.
China moving on rail tunnel plan despite obvious dangers
China has dusted off its idea to build an underwater rail tunnel across 123 kilometres of the Bohai Bay, which would be the world’s longest if it goes ahead.
Phase change found for ultra-thin future
Breakthroughs have brought the possibility of functional ‘Mottronic’ devices a bit closer.
Refugee price jump with new $1.2 billion responsibility
A new company will soon take over a large range of operations at Australia’s offshore detention centres, with the tragedy of recent violence still echoing around the country.
Rock finding sets back the clock on Earth, oceans and life
The oldest piece of the Earth’s crust ever seen has been uncovered in Western Australia.
UGL hits back, saying books remain raw
Australian engineering firm UGL has emphatically denied media allegations that it “cooked the books” to misrepresent financial results for investors.
Big figures push oil explorers to new fields and agreements
Oil exploration and production firm Senex Energy Ltd has posted its profits and announced a new partnership with Origin Energy in South Australia.
Lively liver cells created, transplanted and functioning in mice
Researchers have developed a method to turn skin cells into mature, fully functioning liver cells, that flourish after being transplanted into laboratory animals with liver failure.
New exoskeleton tops fit, comfort and movement stakes
A successful test has shown the future for prosthetics, with a fully-customised exoskeleton allowing a paralysed skier to walk for the first time in over twenty years.
Young inventor finds cheap help for the blind
An inventor has slashed the price of Braille printers by thousands of dollars, but even more incredibly – he’s only 12 years old.
AECOM gets huge fund to fix nation's flow
One of the world’s largest engineering firms has secured a contract to re-design the water infrastructure of an entire country.