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Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

Aussie dish serves up second helping for moon mission

A space dish in Australia is tracking NASA's new moon mission in a sequel to the nation's key role in televising one of humanity's biggest achievements.

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

'Godspeed': Artemis II rocket on its way round the moon

The Artemis II mission has successfully sent ‌its crew on a nearly 10-day journey around the moon and back, the farthest distance humans have ever travelled.

'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant

'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant

'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant

'Better world': inside Australia's pact with AI giant

A Silicon Valley tech boss has warned of the consequences should AI fall into the wrong hands as he signed an agreement with Australia on related safety.

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Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is looking at measures to help Pacific nations deal with the fuel supply crisis sparked by the Middle East war.

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

One-time NASA caravan weather station plays global role

An internationally significant weather station on a remote cliff that was initially a repurposed NASA caravan is marking its 50th birthday.

Coal and gas safeguard loopholes failing climate action

Coal and gas safeguard loopholes failing climate action

Manufacturers are at risk of doing the heavy-lifting under the main industry decarbonisation tool as new analysis identifies coal and gas workarounds.

Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim

Using nicotine-based vapes is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even if e-cigarette users do not smoke tobacco, a watershed academic review has found.

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Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

Earth hour turns 20 at pivotal moment in climate action

From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Industry bailouts defended as Iran war smashes markets

Industry Minister Tim Ayres has outlined the government's industry-science strategy, saying global instability and the conflict in Iran demands stronger ties.

Light shone on 'deceptive' anti-renewables campaigns

Light shone on 'deceptive' anti-renewables campaigns

Light shone on 'deceptive' anti-renewables campaigns

Light shone on 'deceptive' anti-renewables campaigns

Greater transparency has been pitched as a salve to an increasingly fraught climate information ecosystem.

AI crocodile detection system comes with warning

AI crocodile detection system comes with warning

AI crocodile detection system comes with warning

AI crocodile detection system comes with warning

A high-tech solution to deal with Australia's most ancient predators is ready for real-world trials, but comes with a warning about what lurks beneath.

Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader

Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader

Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader

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.

Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Millions of Australian workers are using artificial intelligence tools with only a basic understanding, and could boost their salaries with more training.

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

'Flashing red': climate imbalance reaches all-time high

Energy in must equal energy out for a stable climate, but the balance is increasingly off kilter with troubling, long-lasting consequences.

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Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Voracious wood-boring beetles continue to rapidly destroy the snow gum forests of the Australian Alps as climate change creates perfect conditions for them.

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.

Navigational sounders off during icebreaker's grounding

Details of a grounding at a remote island involving Australia's flagship Antarctic research vessel have been released by the transport safety investigator.

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Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

The reviews are rolling in for the cultivated quail products gracing Australian plates in high-end restaurants after being grown in a lab.

Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp

Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.

Data centre blackout risk spurs tougher standard call

Data centres could soon be subject to stricter grid connection standards to protect Australia's network from blackouts and instability.

Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion'

Opposition to taking action on climate change is intensifying and driven by ideology rather than engineering, says former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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.

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