Household
A second life for solar
An Australian pilot aims to recover valuable materials from discarded solar panels instead of dumping them in landfill.
Louisa Hearn
Louisa has been creating newspaper and magazine content for over two decades spanning business and consumer tech, science, engineering and lifestyle.
Planet
Rewriting the future of megafires
Blending ancient methods with smart technologies offers fresh hope in the battle to navigate tomorrow's bushfires.
Planet
Battling the fires of the future
A rapid upgrade of fire detection and monitoring technology is underway as fire-prone regions seek to mitigate potential catastrophe.
Planet
2025: a hive of innovation
From seaweed buttons to bee hotels, Australian innovators are tackling some of the planet's biggest challenges. We take a look at some of the year’s highlights.
Energy
Free power for Aussie homes
As the net zero political debate grabbed headlines earlier this month, Australia's federal government unveiled a plan to offer households three hours of free power.
Energy
Regions rally behind clean energy
Poll results show that backing for renewables holds strong at 62% in spite of online trolling and misinformation campaigns.
Energy
Vehicle-to-grid trial hits home
Australian V2G rollout transforms electric cars into "batteries on wheels" powering homes and stabilising the grid.
Planet
Earthshot winners shine in Rio
Projects from Brazil to Bangladesh awarded £1 million each for pioneering solutions to restore nature, cut pollution and protect communities.
Transport
Electric trucks take the long road
The path to zero-emission road freight has gained traction with a successful long-distance delivery.
Planet
Fresh start for sushi staple
As single-use plastic bans come into force, Aussie designers unveil a compostable alternative to the mini soy-sauce fish dropper.
Pollution plumes float into view
A new visualisation tool helps urban communities identify the industrial sources of air pollution in their neighbourhood.
Planet
Nobel win for chemistry trio
A university researcher in Australia shares the chemistry Nobel Prize for pioneering new materials that could solve environmental challenges.