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AI to help stock our pantries ... and feed astronauts

AI to help stock our pantries ... and feed astronauts

Space scientists are developing AI models to help food last beyond expiry dates but it's up to regulators to decide if they'll allow it.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Australia's largest state budget, criticised as boring and vague, has prompted promises from political hopefuls of a more "transformational" government.

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Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Greenwashing lawsuit to test 'overstated' gas claims

Claims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date.

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.

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Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students to capture the sun in science program

Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed

The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls

Artificial intelligence could exacerbate the gap between boys and girls studying STEM subjects, an expert has warned, especially in regional Australia.

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle

Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

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Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated

Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Australia holds cards as global lithium shortage looms

With international demand for lithium expected to grow tenfold in just the next few years, Australia is well placed to cash in as the world's biggest producer.

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Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

It is one of the world’s biggest technology companies but Apple’s failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

It will screen your phone calls, translate your messages, and help you work out but Apple’s artificial intelligence software is not ready to smarten up Siri.

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

The King's Birthday Honours include several Australians recognised for their service in the Pacific region, including work to spread renewable energy uptake.

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.

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