Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Australian researchers have unveiled an amazing molecular-scale electronic sensor.
Changes made for truck tech
The Federal Government says its safer truck standards will reduce road trauma and enhance productivity.
Lobby fears pay boost
Miners say new labour laws could kill bonuses, share-based compensation and other incentives.
Nobel goes to mRNA leaders
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to pioneers of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Plastic bacteria built in lab
Researchers have genetically engineered bacteria that can convert plastic waste into essential chemicals.
Union demands safety effort
The death of a 17-year-old construction apprentice has ignited calls for a safety overhaul.
Big backing for drone lines
US energy giants have provided millions in funding for an Australian drone start-up.
EU border tax taking force
As part of efforts to become the world's first climate-neutral continent, the European Union is launching a border tax policy to drive climate action.
Mine lobby slams safety change
One of Australia’s biggest business lobbies is upset at new safety laws.
New tech to shore supplies
Canadian company Hydrostor is bringing a new compressed-air energy storage project to Broken Hill.
WA grid shift underway
Western Australia's Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) has ushered in significant changes to bolster the state's energy transformation.
Modem hacks highlighted
Authorities have issued a warning regarding the activities of the Chinese hacking group known as BlackTech.
Bennu samples touch down
NASA's OSIRIS-REx has returned asteroid Bennu samples and is now jetting off to its next target.
ATSE calls for rush to zero
Experts have issued a plea to the Albanese government to reach net-zero by 2035, a full 15 years earlier than the current proposal.
Big money buys Ausenco
A US billionaire has acquired an Australian engineering firm for $900 million.
Mine leaders speak on leaks
Operators of the Cadia Newcrest gold mine have apologised to local residents living near Australia's largest gold operation.
Tech boosts gene checks
Local researchers say their new technology could revolutionise mRNA quality checks.
Cell 'armour' helps
Researchers have developed a kind of cellular ‘armour’ to improve cancer therapies.
Chevron strikes calmed
A union coalition has decided to end its strike at Chevron's two liquefied natural gas (LNG) ventures.