Energy
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.
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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.
Business
Greener steel on the horizon
Cleaning up the steelmaking process with low-value biochar is in the sights of this NSW startup.
Planet
New climate champion takes root
Something important is happening quietly beneath our feet as underground networks store vast quantities of carbon.
Transport
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.
Agtech
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.
Household
A second life for solar
An Australian pilot aims to recover valuable materials from discarded solar panels instead of dumping them in landfill.
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.