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PFAS risks known early
3M knew its firefighting foams were toxic but claimed they were safe, internal documents suggest.
Australia expands missile arsenal
Australia is spending $650 million to make enemy radars disappear.
Mouse made from two fathers
Chinese researchers have successfully engineered a mouse with two male parents.
CSIRO boosts space search
An Australian-developed technology is revealing deep-space mysteries by sifting through signals like grains of sand.
Synthetic yeast code complete
Australian researchers have completed the final chromosome of the world’s first synthetic yeast genome.
Snowy stops over safety
Construction on the $12 billion Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project has been suspended over safety concerns.
ARENA told to empower suburbs
The Albanese Government is expanding suburb-wide electrification trials across Australia.
DeepSeek upsets tech giants
A Chinese AI system has shaken up global markets and intensified the US-China AI race.
Big boost for green bank
The Federal Government has announced a $2 billion increase in funding for the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Pay boost to assist apprentices
Apprentices in construction trades are set to receive $10,000 in federal government support.
Green milestones go unknown
Australians appear to underestimate the nation’s renewable energy progress.
Mining shift modelled
Western Australia’s mining industry could soon run entirely on renewable energy.