British researchers from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory claim to have found a way to use urine to charge a mobile phone.
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Govt may change China investment rules
The federal government may consider easing restrictions on Chinese investment in Australia.
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Battery used in locator looked at in airline fire: source
Investigators looking into the fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in London are checking the battery of an emergency locator transmitter.
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Energy inefficiency is costing Australia billions: report
If Australia were to improve its energy efficiency by 1 per cent, it would be able to add $26 billion to the economy by 2030.
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Workers face sack in the wake of FBT amendment
The federal government’s decision to amend the FBT in relation to vehicle concessions has been blamed for the loss of jobs at a salary packaging company.
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US industrial output increases for June
Industrial production in the US increased in June after it levelled out in May.
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Starting small with a digital revolution
While many manufacturers understand the need to improve the productivity of their operations, few know the best place to start.
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Plastics industry launches worldwide action plan to control marine litter
In November, plastics industry representatives from around the world met in Dubai, aiming to come up with a global action plan for solutions on marine litter. The plan set out actions to be taken and progress to be reported by signatories in 2012.
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Tobacco’s mad men threaten public health
Two bills supporting plain packaging for tobacco products will be debated in the Senate within the next few days and, with the support of the Greens, they will become law.
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