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Science has continued its habit of stealing the best bits from nature, this time using a nice bit of squid design for a new way to balance vision and fact.

Sweet new battery turns enzymes to electricity

Batteries made from a futuristic mix of sugars and other enzymes could power our devices in just a few years, with a new standard set by researchers in the US.

Wave plan buoyed by military millions

There has been some interest in a plan to build a large-scale wave energy farm off the coast of Victoria.

Solar search bags big prize

Australian researchers have been lauded for their world-leading advances in solar technology, with one engineer taking home a prize worth over half a million dollars.

Solid wave shows silicon possibilities

An international team featuring research engineers from Australia has observed a groundbreaking wave movement in silicon, which could bring a new level of computer communication.

Blood-thirsty bug bound by unravelling genes

Close to 700 million people are infected with a single blood-sucking worm, but now researchers have probed its DNA for ways to fight back.

Germany could trim green targets in nuclear fallout

Germany is dealing with the effects of its exit from the nuclear power game, with the country’s new energy minister looking to cut renewable subsidies to save money.

Growth may slow, but energy firms know where to go

Executives at BP may be mildly annoyed by the company’s own research, which has found growth in global energy demand could be on the way down.

Study finds sweet new way our bugs help out

If you’re ever feeling neglected, just remember that a few trillion bacteria are relying on you right now for survival.

Wind farm worries as fans reach final round

A Western Australian wind farm has reached the end of its nominal design life, and some locals want to make sure it doesn’t take the air from their renewable sails.

Bees with backpacks swarm for science

A new project will see thousands of bees decked-out in the scientific accessory of the summer - a 2.5mm wide sensor strapped to their backs to monitor the insects and their environment.

Buy and cell; bacteria barter in microbial marketplace

Buying low, selling high, hustling, hoarding and grifting - all attributes normally applied to human economic markets, but new research shows microbes and bacteria are known to hit the trading floor for a good deal too.

Locals given voice on giant Georgetown multi-farm plan

A huge Integrated Food and Energy Development (IFED) has been declared a “state co-ordinated project” in Queensland, with residents soon able to have their say on the plan that will consume over half a million megalitres from a nearby river.

Reading coral reveals long-term player

Australian scientists have found a record of a long-term climate pattern locked within layers of coral, which has shown that the Great Barrier Reef is influenced by more factors than previously thought.

Scientists launch combined fight to stop fishing free-for-all

Over two hundred marine scientists have come out against a New South Wales State Government plan to permanently allow recreational fishing in environmentally sensitive areas.

Video confirms fish-bird role reversal

The African tigerfish has a habit that many suspected but no-one had seen, until it was caught on camera by South African researchers.

City busting out electric bus trial

A trial is on in the UK to test an innovative solution to pollution from public transport, with electric buses rolling between wireless charging points in London.

Dry times leaving river fish more limited

Fish migrations will be interrupted by the drying climate near Australia’s coast, according to a new paper from Murdoch University.

Fishery funding to factor weather, food and future

Funding has been awarded to a number of projects aimed at creating a truly sustainable fisheries industry for Australia.

Science warns prime predators need protection too

Australian scientists have contributed to an international report urging world governments to better protect large carnivores, saying a decline at the apex will flow through the food chain.

Split leaves Hunt standing on RET, PM looking for more coal fires

The Federal Environment Minister is one of a dwindling number still in support of Australia’s Renewable Energy target, with the Prime Minister more excited about the “superabundance” of coal.