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A zero-energy micro-home for off-grid living

By Michelle Starr | May 7th, 2013

A non-profit green technology company in Romania has unveiled a prefabricated house that has the capacity to be powered entirely by sustainable energies.

LED bulb casts a multicoloured shadow

By Michelle Starr | May 3rd, 2013

Dutch designer Dennis Parren has developed an LED bulb that casts shadows in cyan, magenta and yellow.

IBM solar array will 'harness the energy of 2000 suns'

By Michelle Starr | April 24th, 2013

Several teams of scientists, including IBM Research, have announced a collaboration to develop an affordable solar array capable of concentrating the captured energy by 2000. 4

Wind farms face scrutiny as reported health problems rise

By Michelle Starr | April 23rd, 2013

Many experts have called claims of wind turbine syndrome bogus — but we can't be certain until a proper study is conducted. 1

James Dyson Award 2013 open for entries

By Seamus Byrne | April 15th, 2013

Over the last three years, Australians have won twice. Can another Australian take top honours this year?

Largest southern hemisphere wind farm opens in Victoria

By Michelle Starr | April 15th, 2013

A joint venture between Australia's AGL and New Zealand's Meridian Energy has opened the southern hemisphere's largest wind farm in Macarthur, Victoria. 1

Five things to consider before buying LED bulbs

By Sharon Vaknin | March 28th, 2013

Before you head to the store, learn about the specs to look out for when buying LED bulbs.

Extreme Dyson test: vacuuming fire

By Michelle Starr | March 7th, 2013

Can a Dyson DC50 vacuum up flames? One intrepid tester set out to discover if it could.

Dyson on the next 50 years

By Seamus Byrne | March 5th, 2013

In the final part of CNET Australia's interview with Sir James Dyson, we talk about his excitement for the future, from materials science to 3D printing.