Soy fish makeover on the menu
A sushi restaurant in Hobart has become the first venue to adopt the Holy Carp! sustainable soy sauce dropper.
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Cultivated pet treats make Aussie debut
A new pet treat brand, the first in the cell-cultured category, is set to be launched in Australia.
Old wind turbines ride new wave
A Gold Coast surfing competition has become the testing ground for fins crafted from recycled wind turbine blades.
Funding boost for low-footprint fertiliser
An Australian startup is rolling out first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs to decentralise nitrogen fertiliser production.
Seagrass returns to Balmoral waters
Marine restoration project reaches new milestone in quest to bring ocean species back to Sydney Harbour.
Where solar meets design
These commercial projects are blending renewable energy generation with architectural design.
The NZ startup at fusion’s frontier
Global race heats up for the ‘holy grail’ of clean energy as fusion startups break boundaries and prepare for industrial scaling.
Oceanic oPod takes top honours
Blue Carbon, creator of the ocean-restoring oPod system, is earning recognition as Australia’s budding blue-tech sector gathers pace.
Greener steel on the horizon
Cleaning up the steelmaking process with low-value biochar is in the sights of this NSW startup.
New climate champion takes root
Something important is happening quietly beneath our feet as underground networks store vast quantities of carbon.
Old tyres pave the road ahead
Moreton Bay transforms thousands of old tyres into sustainable asphalt in a trial project to reduce carbon emissions and waste.
Sowing the seeds of change
From solar-powered production and collaboration on methane to AI-driven waste recovery, we take a look at three new projects addressing agricultural sustainability.
Transport
Hobart trials world-first electric ferry
Large battery-powered passenger vessel begins real-world testing in Tasmania, in the next step for low-emission shipping.
Infotech
New frontiers for AI data centres
The machines that power the digital world may one day be suspended in space, buried underground, or even sitting beneath the ocean.
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A second life for solar
An Australian pilot aims to recover valuable materials from discarded solar panels instead of dumping them in landfill.
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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.
Household
Cool roof, fresh water
The University of Sydney has developed a paint-like coating that could keep buildings cooler and produce water from the air.
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.
Planet
Pocket forests sprout up nationwide
Tiny native forests based on a 1970s planting method developed by a Japanese botanist are taking root across the country.
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.
Agtech
Boost for bovine burp buster
Number 8 Bio has raised funds to help take its methane-cutting capsules from the lab to the paddock.
Energy
Vehicle-to-grid trial hits home
Australian V2G rollout transforms electric cars into "batteries on wheels" powering homes and stabilising the grid.