
These 5 charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us – and why we still need the grid
Home batteries and rooftop solar have become enormously popular. But while powerful, these technologies won’t let us get rid of the grid.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Home batteries and rooftop solar have become enormously popular. But while powerful, these technologies won’t let us get rid of the grid.

When children are denied bail, they’re often taken to police watch houses. But these don’t have the staff or facilities to keep children safe and well.

Japan and the US both want the yen to strengthen, but for quite different reasons. But succeeding in this task has risks of its own.

New research looking at more than 1,300 posts directed toward witnesses reveals vitriolic abuse. Royal commissions need updating for the digital age.

Chinese Australian actor Christopher Chung takes on a lead romantic role in the new Netflix adaptation of My Brilliant Career.

‘Who’s a good boy? Yes, you are!’

A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell.

HIs achievements as a philanthropist are not widely known today because he did not create a grantmaking foundation that outlasted him.

Fossil-fuel dependence, the costs of adapting to a changing climate and the transition to cleaner energy are all driving up costs.

Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton were comrades on their first Antarctic adventure but the expedition would sow the seeds of future rivalry.

E-scooters look harmless, but trauma data suggests head injuries are common.

AI helped design a working virus that kills bacteria. Researchers explain what it could mean for the fight against antibiotic resistance.