Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters
Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.
research and development
Concrete example: carbon refinery to turn gases green
An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.
agricultural research and technology
air transport
alternative energy
diesel fuel
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
renewable energy
research and development
transport
waterway and maritime transport
Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost
A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.
AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources
Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.
Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go
How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses don't have to.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental issue
environmental pollution
exports
iron and steel
metal and mineral
mining
renewable energy
report
research
research and development
Competition puts Australia’s green iron edge at risk
Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.
Aussie tech behind AI chips and spaceships to come home
An Australian company supporting tech giants such as Intel, BYD and Blue Origin will move its manufacturing back home after a multimillion-dollar boost.
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental pollution
investments
metal
metal and mineral
renewable energy
research
research and development
Trial could boost Australia’s bid to be battery leader
A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental issue
environmental pollution
exports
renewable energy
research
research and development
After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis
With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.
Next-generation AI could be powered by Aussie chips
High-performance computer chips ready to handle AI tasks of the future could be made in Australia after a multimillion-dollar funding boost.
Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects
A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.
Roving robots may keep the sun shining on solar panels
Originally designed for mining sites, some autonomous robots are being redeployed to solar farms to perform dirty work that is dangerous to humans.
Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader
A company planning to create the world's first commercial quantum computer will get a multimillion-dollar boost to achieve it in Australia.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
it/computer sciences
renewable energy
research
research and development
science (general)
science and technology
High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs
The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.
Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars
Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.
Bold reforms urged to boost flagging Aussie innovation
Tax changes, more grants, and targeted training are among the recommendations of a sweeping review of Australia's research and development industry.
Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions
Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found.
Aussie researchers create a robot vacuum for oil spills
A prototype is no larger than a shoe but Australian engineers plan to supersize their oil-consuming robot to tackle sea pollution.
consumers
it/computer sciences
litigation and regulation
regulatory policy and organisation
research
research and development
road transport
safety of citizens
science and technology
technology (general)
transport
Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution
More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.
Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it
Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.
aerospace
air transport
consumers
research and development
science and technology
technology (general)
transport
travel and commuting
Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics
Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin
From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.
computing and information technology
health
health treatment
medical research
research
research and development
science and technology
software
technology (general)
Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients
Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.
Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
computing and information technology
internet
it/computer sciences
research
research and development
science and technology
software
technology (general)
tennis
Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans
Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.
Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power
A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.
AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies
Artificial intelligence could be good for scientists but bad for science as a whole, a study has found, as it narrows the scope of research.
Space weather a growing risk for air traffic
Space weather is increasingly impacting aircraft electronics, and that means the recent grounding of dozens of flights may not be a one-off, researchers warn.
Aussie start-up has a ‘solid’ plan to revive hydrogen
An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.
energy
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
exports
iron and steel
metal
metal and mineral
mining
renewable energy
research and development
Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green
One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.