Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
North Queensland will see the world's first large-scale trial of gut bacteria transplants as an obesity and diabetes treatment.
New strides in snake leg mystery
Biologists have wrestled for years with the question of when snakes lost their legs.
ALP backs federal EPA
The ALP has promised to set up a national environmental protection authority if it wins the upcoming election.
Salt bath gives battery boost
Australian researchers have found a way to squeeze more out of rechargeable lithium batteries.
Scribbly scientist gets garden marker
A new panel is in place at the Australian National Botanic Gardens to honour Australian scientist Dr Max Day.
Stalagmite study shows enhanced ENSO
Past El Niño events appear to have amplified global climate fluctuations.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Brain pools' processing assessed
Scientists have spotted one of the ways that our brains deal with the millions of different scenarios we face.
Glyphosate fears revived amid review
Concern has been raised about the continued use of a cancer-linked herbicide.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Coastal climate damage inspected
Wild weather has again smashed Australian coasts, but could it be a sign of things to come?
Slime and stink in Reef review
New images show the Great Barrier Reef is not only turning white, it is getting covered in slime as well.
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
No worries seen for nano-screens
A new review has found nanoparticle sunscreens are safe and effective.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.
Linc leaders called to account
A dozen former executives from Linc Energy will face tricky questions over serious contamination at a gas plant on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Martu embark on anti-nuclear road
The Martu people from WA's Pilbara are marching over 140 kilometres to protest a proposed uranium mine.