Science
Carbon price just the beginning, says climate policy expert
The carbon price is now in place and the bitter debate surrounding it has only increased in volume. But for......
Time trials
The phrase “every second counts” will be especially relevant this weekend, as Australia’s timekeepers prepare to stop the clock. Time......
$2 billion Sydney desalination plant closing after 2 years
The nationwide embrace of desalination plants has come under fire after one NSW plant was shut down after only two......
Cane toad eradication breakthrough
Cane toads aren’t the most popular animal. In fact, since they were first introduced to eradicate cane beetles, scientists have......
The transition to gas powered energy not easy
The government plans to make the switch from coal powered electricity to gas powered electricity. It says this is key......
Award for Mining Research
Day after day, mining tycoons like Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer are all over our air waves and we very......
Marine Parks don’t please everyone
The call for greater protection of Australian shores has finally been answered as a national marine park plan was announced......
Sea Shepherds say the ocean needs pirates
Ocean environmental protection group Sea Shepherd has welcomed the creation of a series of marine parks around Australia, but says......
Clue to earthquakes may be under the Fijian Ocean
When the earthquakes hit Christchurch in 2010 and 2011 nobody saw them coming. In fact nobody even knew about the......
Scientists use contact lenses to repair damaged sight
Special contact lenses may be used to repair sight thanks to an Australian medical breakthrough. The treatment involves transferring sheets......