Melbourne, May 26 : Sony Corp has announced the development of dye-sensitised solar cells that have an energy conversion efficiency of 10 per cent - a level considered to be necessary for commercial use.

A spokesman for the Japanese conglomerate revealed that their dye-sensitised solar cells use photosensitive dye, and do not require costly and large-scale production equipment.

He, however, admitted that Sony’s dye-sensitized solar cell operations are still in the research and development stage, and that no decision had been take on its commercialisation as yet.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Sony’s new solar cells are being seen as a next-generation solar cell variety as well as a potential threat to silicon-based solar cells.

Perth, May 26 : Another Aussie MP has been caught in a scandal after it was alleged that he asked a staff member for a threesome.

Melbourne, May 26 : Eating while driving could be dangerous, suggests a new survey.

Moree, Australia  - Generations of the Kirkby family have farmed the dark alluvial soils near Moree in Australia's south-east corner.

Sydney  - Back in the Middle Ages, where in some parts of Europe rye bread often bore the ergot fungus, there are accounts of outbreaks where whole villagers ate the mouldy staple and experienced h