Archived News for Engineering Professionals
A much-hypothesised material will soon be closer to researchers’ grasp, with engineers embarking on a build to make dark matter in the lab.
Ethiopia cracks incredible thermal worth
A deal has been signed that should see the construction of a 1000 megawatt geothermal electric plant in Ethiopia worth an incredible $4 billion.
Figures show firms looking less this year
A survey says global exploration budgets for non-ferrous metals have taken a nosedive this year.
Finishing touches on Newcastle rail relief
Planning is just about done and work will soon begin on the $163 million Newcastle rail freight upgrade
Minister calls for relaxed exports on military hardware
The Federal Defence Minister wants Australia to get more involved in exporting military hardware, with a review launched into the current practice of keeping gear here in the interests of safety.
Robo-drivers show clean slate so far
Google has released data reportedly showing its driverless cars are safer than those with human operators.
Ten years of fly-overs makes stunning Mars map
A shuttle launched in 2003 has sent back data from over 12,500 trips around Mars, the European Space Agency has now compiled it into a high-resolution fly-over.
Training and payments promised after tragic collapse
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has taken steps in response to the horrendous working conditions of many factories in Bangladesh, following the recent deaths of over a thousand workers.
Global demands for better broadband plans
The people in charge of a new plan to deliver the next generation of Australia’s internet infrastructure have got some of the advice they need at a summit in Stockholm.
Golden path found to trim carbon dioxide for fuel
If there is one substance mankind is producing in abundance and looks likely to continue doing so, it would be carbon dioxide – but a new development may see the ability to turn large amounts of CO2 into biofuel.
Research to hone vital interaction with robot help
A multi-million dollar project has been undertaken in the United States which will see a better level of back-and-forth between surgeons and their robotic instruments.
Special team formed to break silicon solar score
A new partnership will see solar engineers from the University of New South Wales pushing to break their own efficiency record.
States linked in Federal pledge for country coverage
The Federal Government may take a lead from Western Australia in its attempt to improve mobile phone coverage in country Victoria.
Talks to take green tips, trade from China
Some of the officials behind the massive sustainability push in China will soon address an Australian audience.
Accounts settled, the City of Adelaide heads home
The Australian Government has paid the rest of the account in order to bring the hull of the historic vessel City of Adelaide back to its home shores.
Supple circuits to power flexible future
Researchers at RMIT have made progress on a remarkable new material that is bendy, transparent, durable and shockingly – can conduct electricity.
Trees strike gold in WA mining bloom
Even the trees are grabbing their slice of Western Australia’s underground resources, with CSIRO showing nature may have levied its own minerals tax.
Augmenting reality for a clear view ahead
An augmented reality system is in the works which allows a driver to make other cars on the road seem invisible.
Expo shows new wave, young minds
Some of the projects displayed at the University of Melbourne’s Endeavour Design Expo could soon change the face of robotics, medicine, or many other industries.
Millions given in on-going Indigenous pledge
The Australian Indigenous Education Fund (AIEF) will receive a $10 million donation from mining giant BHP Billiton, which has given millions before and intends to continue doing so.
Ministers could turn up trumps for trucks
Anthony Albanese has been named as the new Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and has pledged to take the Government to task on how it will achieve the roads and infrastructure solutions it has promised.