Did wind really rescue the UK's nuke blip?
When four ageing reactors were shutdown in the UK recently, it was ramped-up coal - not wind - which filled the void. But the renewable power is still serving the British grid well.
Windows 10: The last major upgrade from Microsoft
Operating systems should never really have to change as much as they have and maybe Microsoft has finally got the message.
Zero to Tesla in less than 24 hours
In a beautiful day for an electric vehicle lover, Zero announced its 2015 range, promising more smooth torque for any occasion, while a Tesla demonstration was a porthole to the future.
NBN Co tied up in fibre knots
The past couple of weeks have not been pleasant for NBN Co's senior management and things could get a lot worse, especially if the cost of running fibre straight to premises continues to tumble.
Vertigan's untimely truths
The Vertigan Committee has delivered its verdict on the future of the NBN, but it's not what the coalition government wants to hear. Can a sustainable future for high-speed internet in Australia be salvaged?
Cutting off Australia's international television arm
The decision to cut Australia Network makes projecting our soft power in the region a lot harder.
Hong Kong won't be the next Tiananmen
A global loss of legitimacy means a Tiananmen-style response would be too risky for China in the current economic climate.
Time to give up on 2 degrees?
The suggestion published in Nature that we should ditch the goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees is wrong. The target, while incredibly difficult, is not impossible and it provides a useful guide for government policy.
The unexpected leaders of Hong Kong's protests
Occupy Central was intended as a well-organised protest beginning on October 1. But a student strike originally meant as a curtain raiser quickly morphed into the main event.
Canberra must tread carefully with negative gearing
With investors playing a key role in creating jobs in the building sector, any steps to cut negative gearing will be detrimental.
The joys of forming a European government
The convoluted process of appointing new EU commissioners will likely delay the formation of Europe's new political line-up for some time.
DataRoom AM: Tinkler's return
Nathan Tinkler edges back from the brink of bankruptcy, while Huon Aquaculture sets out details for its planned ASX listing.
America's top 10 families crack $US500bn in wealth
These are the richest families in the US, some well-known and others not. And one very wealthy descendant lives right here in Australia.
Scoreboard: Markets misery
Markets on both sides of the Atlantic fell on weak data and Ebola fears, while the Australian dollar and iron ore price regained some ground.
Why can't Colbeck see the wood for the trees?
Oppressive laws on the importation of wood products will put many small businesses on the chopping block. The government is either very short-sighted or is deliberately intent on culling the industry.
Pay TV market gears up for 'Triple Play' war
Telcos, internet service providers and Foxtel are locked in a race and all eyes will be on what the pay TV incumbent will offer in its triple play model.