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A new technique could help scientists sift through space dust for the ingredients to make life.
Single atom nano-engine build gets underway
German physicists are moving from calculation to construction on a project that hopes to build an engine powered by a single particle.
Gas plan to bring broad bio-fuel boost
A new technique could allow plant matter to be turned into a gasoline-like fuel, opening up the possibility of bio-fuels beyond diesel substitutes.
Gas group gathers to boil down CSG concerns in NSW
A federal government taskforce is being formed to get coal seam gas flowing freely in New South Wales.
Indian market cuts bring zero-star cars
Alarming results have come from the first independent tests of five Indian-built domestic market vehicles.
Insiders claim culture of trucking ignorance
A whistleblower claims one major transporter has routinely ignored proper maintenance, putting lives at risk from unsafe trucks around the country.
Snake spine secrets de-coded for undersea design
Engineers are once again referring to the great catalogue of nature for their next robotic design.
Crypto-currency pinned for hard cash transfer
Soon, adopters of the much-touted yet highly-confusing new currency 'Bitcoin', will be able to convert their digital dollars to Australian hard currency from the convenience of an ATM.
Foreign offices need IT fix to match modern diplomacy
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has asked for hands to be raised to build a $216 million replacement global communications network, as our current diplomatic cables strain under the weight of modern interactions.
Optus bags NBN tender, will handle satellites for five years
Telecommunications provider Optus has secured a multi-year deal to handle satellite access to the National Broadband Network.
Unions question power sale, citing slim support
Unions NSW has questioned the New South Wales Government over its decision to sell the state’s power plants, saying most residents want them to remain as public assets.
RET warnings say solar slump could become drastic drop
Research suggests jobs in the solar PV industry could be cut in half if the Federal Government reduces its Renewable Energy Target.
Big front-wheeler brings bizarre to work commute
A new device will provide the best of several worlds for people who are severely indecisive about the way they travel.
Video shows big effort for bigger dish to catch tiny travellers
The United States’ Department of Energy has posted a video to show the construction of an incredibly large neutrino detector.
Deals mean drops for some, lower price rise for most in NSW
New South Wales residents may expect to see a drop in their energy bills, with three major companies locking-in reductions over the next five years.
Shell may sell servos, or ditch Australian digs
Shell may be looking to sell its 900 Australian petrol stations, after it reported a 39 per cent drop in annual profits.
Waves from WA could be key to future power
An Australian company says it has achieved is the world’s most economical wave energy generator yet.
Drilling for liquid heat steams up in Iceland
Iceland is going deep for its next new energy supply - drilling a 2.1 kilometre hole through the Earth’s crust to draw power from its liquid interior.
Study sees sound result from decade chasing deficiency
More than a decade since reports found Indigenous Australians had the highest rates of painful ear infection in the world; cases of otitis media are dropping across the population.
Tassie MP wants more surgery for less
Closing doors to cut waiting times has been proposed by one federal MP, who thinks his state simply has too many public hospitals.
WorkCover changes to cut fakes, provide more healthcare
Injured workers will be re-defined, and able to sue their bosses, under an overhaul of South Australia's WorkCover regime.