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Hackathon helps mine giant
A high-tech equipment inspection system has taken top prize at Komatsu’s three-day mining ‘hackathon’.
AGL outlines Bayswater boost
AGL is undertaking a $200 million upgrade of the Bayswater Power Station, amid reports of a looming shortage.
Central seeks new supplies
The Northern Territory’s largest onshore gas producer is ramping up production.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
Step taken toward stem cell kidneys
Australian researchers have made an important step towards making human kidneys from stem cells.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Experts reject NT gas
Scientists and doctors have called on the NT Government to stop the development of new gas fields.
Green goals plugged in Stony project
Consultants say a waterway project in Melbourne’s west demonstrates how environmental principles can increase urban liveability.
Manned drones moving ahead
Chinese drone maker EHANG is already deep in the testing phase of an autonomous flying taxi.
New layer for future windows
Australian engineers have come up with a smart window material that lets in more heat during the cold and blocks the sun’s rays on hot days.
Rio plugs local spend
Rio Tinto says it has committed around $2 billion to more than 1000 Australian business from a single project.
Stem cell scaffold tested
Australian biomedical engineers have produced a new basis to grow human muscle.
Google replaces engineering boss
Google Australia has replaced its director of engineering, who has retired after 11 years.
Nano-bowtie taps new source
Engineers have developed a device that can tap into the infrared energy of the Earth.
Temperature powers new tech
MIT researchers have come up with a device that harvests energy from changes in temperature.
Victoria opens road to robots
Victoria has changed its Road Safety Act to allow trials of driverless vehicles.
Court opens path to Adani ILUA
The Federal Court has rejected a native title group’s move to stop Adani Australia from registering an Indigenous land use agreement
Plans up for 3D-printed phone 'scope
Australian researchers have developed a 3D printable clip-on that can turn any smartphone into a microscope.
Hydro-fuel site supported
South Australia's renewable technology fund has backed a plan for a hydrogen plant at Port Lincoln.