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A new project is combining 3D-printing, robotic surgery and advanced manufacturing ...
China letter looks like Adani's idea
Federal Government ministers have written a formal letter to China in support of the Adani Carmichael coal project.
NT fields fracking report
If the Northern Territory dives headlong into gas development, it could make up to $5.8 billion over 25 years.
PC calls for carbon tax
The Productivity Commission has called for a carbon tax, describing Australia’s energy system as “an appalling mess”.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.
Gold told to detect disease
Australian researchers have developed a new class of enzyme-like nanovehicles that could detect cancer for less than $5.
NEG could hamper batteries
There is concern that the new energy policy pits renewables against fossil fuel ...
New way to manipulate metal
Australian researchers have manipulated liquid metal into entirely new two-dimensional materials.
QUT to teach robots human traits
Queensland scientists are working to inject human rationality into robots.
Developer donation ban looms
Queensland has introduced legislation to ban donations to local and state politicians from property developers, but not unions.
MIT making cheap new cells
US researchers are developing a battery that can use incredibly abundant and cheap materials; sulphur, water, air and salt.
Star clash spotted
Researchers have tracked the collision of two neutron stars based on their gravitational waves.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Battery supply chain assessed
Materials scientists say Australia should anticipate long-term growth in demand for electric vehicles and start planning now.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Defence theft detailed
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has provided new details on the theft of 30GB of “commercially sensitive” defence designs.
Solar race wraps, quest continues
The World Solar Challenge has wrapped up in Adelaide, but the race to real solar transport continues.
NSW to lock in old water rules
The NSW Government has been accused of weakening water laws to favour mining development.