One of the world’s largest carbon geosequestration projects is about to swing into action off the coast of Western Australia, reports Louise Pemble.

What do West Coast Eagle Daniel Kerr and a guided missile have in common? Besides their deadly accuracy, both are tracked at any one time by up to six of the 24 satellites orbiting the Earth.

Associate Professor Katherine Biber is examining the scientific rigour that governs the 'big brothers', who monitor surveillance footage and interpret it as evidence in a criminal court.

Australian scientists have developed transparent solar cells that could be used to create windows, or even 'glass' houses that generate and store their own energy.

A type of chocolate with a high melting point, added vitamins, and a long shelf life has been developed specifically for soldiers' rations.

Research has found that when it comes to developing new drugs, a supercomputer can give equally accurate results as hours of costly experiments in the lab.

Professor Stephen Clarke started out with a seemingly unrelated passion for statistics and squash, which led to the development of one of the most accurate footy tipping computer programs and opened up a new field of statistical research, writes David Horwood.

Scientists have designed interactive textiles that play beats when moved, and are being used to help netball players find the ideal rhythm of their goal shots.

Australians use their mobile phones mostly to keep in contact with their family and friends, and less frequently for work, a study has revealed.

Innovation goes beyond telling people how to do things better. Set a challenge that stretches talent, imagination and skill set – and get a product that “goes beyond”, writes Dr Alan Finkel.

One of the world's most forward thinking academics, Ken Friedman, has moved to Australia to chart a new course for design education.

A CD that could contain your entire DVD collection on a single disc, and still have room for more, may seem a little far fetched, but the technology may be closer than you think, reports David Adams.

Researchers have discovered a naturally occurring yeast that brings out fruity flavours in Sauvignon Blanc and may make New Zealand's wines even more famous.

Children may improve their literacy more if they're allowed to select books they enjoy rather than following strict guidelines, experts have advised.

The designers of a new composting initiative at the Australian National University are aiming to produce 150 tonnes of rich organic material in its first year of operation. But as David Salt writes, the project that’s coloured more loamy black than green also has scientists pondering how compost happens in the first place.