Environment
Scientists turn to AI to crack the green ammonia riddle
2 July
Australian scientists have developed a way to cut emissions from a major source of greenhouse gas and they turned to artificial intelligence to make it happen. Researchers at the UNSW Sydney revealed on Thursday they had discovered a catalyst to...[Read More]
AI to help stock our pantries … and feed astronauts
2 July
Stored meats, tomatoes and even onions can’t last a few weeks let alone a seven-to-10 month journey to Mars but Australian scientists say artificial intelligence may help bridge the 225 million kilometre gap. Space experiments are among a number...[Read More]
Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs
11 June
Teaming up with other regional economies to impose tariffs on carbon-intensive iron and other goods has been pitched as key to Australia’s future as a major player in emerging green industries. The case for Asian carbon border tariffs has been...[Read More]
Tax reprieve for farmers as drought declared statewide
4 June
Farmers will be temporarily spared from paying a hiked emergency services levy as drought support is expanded statewide. An extra $37.7 million has been earmarked for drought relief in Victoria as paddocks and dams run dry following low autumn...[Read More]