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Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power

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

AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies

AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies

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 a growing risk for air traffic

Space weather a growing risk for air traffic

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.

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The $60 laundry gadget helping arrest global pollution

The $60 laundry gadget helping arrest global pollution

Lab testing of a South Australian-made washing machine filter has revealed it can help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles.

Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

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.

Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green

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.

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.

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Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Every federal public servant will be given AI training and unleashed on an in-house chatbot as the government seeks to boost the efficiency of its bureaucrats.

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New study may open doors for families with Parkinson's

New research into Parkinson's could provide hope for families with a generations-long history of the neurodegenerative disease.

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

Next-generation solar technology inches closer to roofs

More efficient solar cells are getting closer to commercial launch thanks to a breakthrough involving a new design and more durable chemicals.

Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Appliance reliance: consumers want repairability labels

Most Australians want to know how long they can expect expensive appliances to work and whether they can be repaired easily, a study shows.

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Creating a green metals industry is taking longer than expected, experts say, but an Australian summit is seeking ways to accelerate its creation.

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Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts

Solar panels installed on commercial and industrial buildings could deliver savings to nearby residents in a trial proposed by a major energy firm.

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

Australia could boost support for Pacific climate change resilience and infrastructure by about $500 million by changing its aid strategy, a think tank says.

Australia shouldn't try to reinvent the AI wheel

Australian companies should boost productivity by using existing artificial intelligence tools rather than trying to create sovereign models, a US expert says.

Aussies missing out on payoff from research investment

Australian tech darlings Cochlear and Atlassian have lent their voices to a push to revamp research and development investment and reboot stagnant productivity.

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Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win

Creating sustainable aviation fuel without using farm waste could be possible within months, researchers say, and will cut emissions from air travel.

AI-powered, heat-seeking satellites target Aussie fires

Bushfires in the Northern Territory are among the first captured by an artificially intelligent satellite designed to detect and record danger from above.

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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