Electric vehicles such as the ZED70 - the first electric ute engineered in Australia - could benefit from the cheaper zinc manganese batteries. Picture: David Karaduman.

Technology

New battery technology could slash the cost of electric vehicles

A new battery technology that could significantly reduce the price of electric cars and home battery systems has taken a major step towards commercialisation.

Health & Medical

Biodiverse soils ease anxiety

The link between microbiomes and biodiverse soil dust may be key to understanding the relationship between green spaces and mental health.

Primary Industries

Activated carbon startup eyes commercial plant

A South Australian startup that has developed a low-cost technique for making activated carbon from agricultural waste will soon begin a capital raising round to fund commercial production.

Health & Medical

Tiny cancer tracers could lift survival rates

Nanoparticles that can detect complex cancer cells and potentially improve five-year survival rates are headed for human trials.

Manufacturing

Electric utility truck launched in Australia

The ZED70 is the first electric ute engineered in Australia for use in the harsh climates found in the mining and agribusiness industries.