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How nitrous oxide emissions at this nitric acid plant have been cut by 95 per cent
Technology installed at Orica’s Kooragang Island facility in Newcastle has nearly halved the site’s greenhouse gas emissions, far exceeding expectations.
7 tips to help migrant engineers get started in Australia
Many migrant engineers who arrive in Australia don't know where to begin when it comes to finding work in their...
How ROVs are improving safety in underwater engineering operations
Installing and maintaining underwater cables has long been considered a high-risk operation, but with the development of remotely operated vehicles,...
Comparing the world’s high-speed rail networks
High-speed rail offers more efficient travel and impressive top speeds. Here’s how different networks across the world compare, and where...
Here’s how an Australian engineer designed a car that can change its colour
The idea of a colour-changing vehicle may sound like something out of a James Bond movie, but it’s a reality...
How should Australia build a clean energy workforce of engineers?
Australia’s decarbonised future is fast approaching – and with the shift to renewable energy comes a requirement for a new...
Circular construction involves designing for multiple lifetimes
Chief Circular Engineer Ali Abbas explains the challenges and solutions to engineering a dramatic change in construction.
What does it take to build a hydro dam 1300 m above sea level?
An enormous Soviet-era hydro dam project in Tajikistan has been revitalised thanks to modern engineering ingenuity.
Can renewables really be used for baseload power?
To achieve its energy aims, Australia may need to look to sources such as renewables to provide reliable baseload power.
Meet the company helping the visually impaired see through sound
By leveraging AI, machine vision and spatial audio, ARIA Research is developing augmented reality glasses that could be a boon...
