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NASA's Cassini spacecraft has dipped in between Saturn and its innermost rings to gather the most detailed data ever obtained.
Clean power requires batteries and backing
The CSIRO says an active transition to a zero-carbon electricity system will need financial incentives.
Plastic-munching caterpillars uncovered
A common caterpillar could be the key to reducing waste from the trillion polyethylene plastic bags we use each year.
Cloud-seeding plan to cool Reef
Researchers are looking at the idea of making the clouds above the Great Barrier Reef brighter in order to cool it down.
Glass printing with normal gear
New techniques are allowing high-quality, intricate shapes made of glass to be manufactured using standard 3D printing technology.
Human tests for powerful pill
RMIT researchers are testing a high-tech pill that measures gastrointestinal gas.
SA driving hydro-fuel rise
South Australia is lining up to become a leader in hydrogen fuel production.
ATO chasing Chevron's missing money
The ATO is chasing what could be Australia’s largest ever tax bill, from oil and gas giant Chevron.
More charges in emissions scam
Volkswagen has been ordered to pay a $US2.8 billion criminal penalty for cheating emissions tests.
Tasmania could be Australia's battery
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Tasmania could become the “battery of Australia”.
Gas links gaining traction
The Federal Government is looking at ways to link Australia's gas networks.
Local satellites join space race
Three tiny Australian satellites are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS).
MIT tech to draw water from dry air
MIT has unveiled a new technology that can draw water directly from moisture in the air in the driest of locations.
Most ICT jobs survive visa cut
Only five IT jobs have been cut in the Federal Government’s decision to scrap and replace the 457 Visa programme.
TPG to bite at mobile market
TPG will soon be Australia’s fourth mobile network operator, with plans to build its own $2 billion network.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Bruny plans battery fix
The residents of Bruny Island are looking at what could be a solution to the nation’s energy issues.
Companies come out for SA power bid
Thirty-one companies have registered their interest in building South Australia’s new $260 million gas-fired power station.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.
Iron price bumped by high supplies
Fortescue, one of Australia’s largest iron ore miners, says it does not expect the the iron ore price to fall much lower.