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Reports this week claim the Australian electricity market is at “breaking point”, and that half of all generators are losing money.
Carbon tax scenario shows cost of delay
The seemingly imminent repeal of the carbon tax is being prevented while Labor and the Greens hold the balance of power in the federal Senate, and new research has investigated how the efforts to end the carbon price may be hurting energy investments.
Devil destruction gives clues on cancer evolution
As Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) continues to ravage the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial, researchers say the treatment program is providing insights on influences for cancer evolution.
Ocean-going gourd spotted across the Atlantic
The bottle gourd has revealed itself to be a globe-trotting explorer, crossing the Atlantic Ocean several times to find work as a water-carrying device for early humans.
Oil study fills bacterial gaps in 'boring billion' years
For about a billion years of Earth’s history all life consisted of little more than a layer of slime, but then about 550 million years ago evolution burst back into action and provided it with the stunning array of species from which humans have evolved.
Power-saving water-cleaner sees desert success
A trial site has seen successful tests for a new way to desalinate water, making it drinkable for about half the cost of traditional methods.
Forest of protestors take toll from Santos, costs consumers
One major gas supplier says ongoing protests mean they will charge more when the gas is flowing.
Google's big green spend to save later
Google has dropped over a billion dollars into a range of renewable energy projects, possibly so that it can trim the power bills from its other big buys.
Shady secrets sought for solar night lights
Engineers are looking to Nature to work out how to make solar power in the shade.
Target review could find opposite result to last time
The Federal Government is moving its review of the Renewable Energy Target into full-swing, releasing the terms of reference and announcing who will lead the inquiry.
Water moves improved by oceanic android
Researchers are working on a highly-mobile new robot with some astounding aquatic abilities.
Vitamin C seems to play a part stopping strokes
A new study says foods that contain vitamin C may reduce the risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke.
Global schooling challenge charge taken by ex-PM
A former Australian Prime Minister will lead a program aimed at educating the world's poorest children.
Elements come together for fusion forward step
Scientists are drawing closer to a goal they have sought for decades, which will provide the world with nearly limitless power supplies.
Cuts cause basin board to look for things to lose
The chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority says a New South Wales Government funding cut will flow downstream.
Dry times provide opportunity for river experts
Australia’s history of drought has given US scientists a glimpse of their future at home, with a team visiting drought-stricken areas to see what may lie ahead.
Fires decimate scarce populations
Bushfires have cut a trail of destruction across large parts of South Australia and Victoria in recent weeks, destroying farm livestock and entire populations of threatened native birds.
India invests in solar switch to soak farms for less
India has embarked on an ambitious plan to replace its 26 million groundwater irrigation pumps with solar-powered versions.
Sea culling not limited to WA, other states have death policies too
Authorities say that as the furore over Western Australia’s shark-culling policy continues, it is worth remembering that other states continue to run similar regimes killing local marine predators.
Super farm storms ahead despite reported lack of water
The company behind a massive farm project in Queensland will not be swayed by a report suggesting there is not nearly enough water.
Water body without weapons to halt gas wells in WA
Western Australia's Department of Water says it advises against shale gas fracking underneath public drinking water sources, but has no power to do anything more.