Technology
Volkswagen to test car tech to make kangaroos go jump
10 April
A device designed to prevent kangaroos from jumping in front of vehicles will be tested with moving cars after after receiving approval from a university. The RooBadge device, developed by Volkswagen Australia and the DDB Group in consultation with...[Read More]
NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon
10 April
A diminutive Australian water weed will be one of the first plants grown by humans on the surface of the moon. Researchers from La Trobe University and the University of Adelaide are among a group of scientists that will send duckweed, an aquatic...[Read More]
Social media news removal an ‘abrogation’ of duty
4 April
The plan to start removing traditional media outlets’ news feeds from Facebook and Instagram as of this month was “simply unconscionable”, a government minister said. The decision by Meta, which owns the platforms, to no longer enter deals to...[Read More]
Stronger data protections for voluntary digital IDs
3 April
A single digital ID will make it easier for Australians to verify their identity online and reduce the risk of privacy breaches, a minister says, as new laws clear a major hurdle. Legislation to set up a digital ID scheme passed the Senate on...[Read More]
Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
28 March
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly. This concept has gained popularity with the rise of...[Read More]
Bargain, love hunters fleeced for millions of dollars
28 March
Western Australian scam victims have lost more than $20 million in the past year, with people looking for love online and high investment returns losing the most money. All told, 1398 people reported being scammed in 2023 to WA Consumer Protection,...[Read More]
Gas-rich galaxies discovered by Australian astronomers
27 March
Dozens of new space galaxies have been discovered in an international effort led by Australian astronomers. A total of 49 gas-rich galaxies were uncovered in less than three hours by a MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. The research aimed to...[Read More]
Google under scrutiny in digital platform probe
20 March
Australians’ access to internet search engines, search quality and the increasing use of generative AI will face further scrutiny from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is probing the provision of general...[Read More]
Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion
20 March
Australia’s economy would receive a $100 billion boost if investment in research and development was increased to three per cent of GDP, the nation’s peak science body says. For more than a decade, Australian funding for research and development...[Read More]
SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar
13 March
A 270 kg satellite packed with Australian-made technology has launched in the US and could help to keep other local satellites in space. Sydney-based Space Machines Company revealed its Optimus satellite successfully launched in California on...[Read More]
Australian broadband to get a speed boost
6 March
Millions of Australian households will be able to access broadband speeds up to five times as fast by the end of 2024 after NBN Co revealed plans to revamp its offerings. The company behind the National Broadband Network outlined the proposal on...[Read More]
The woman blazing a cosmic trail in Australian science
6 March
Elisabetta Barberio remembers playing on the streets of a remote Italian village as a little girl, her sense of the world unfurling. “I could go around the village and everyone knew me,” the University of Melbourne physicist recalled. “I was...[Read More]
Scam alert: Online dating and investment scams
29 February
Last year, financial criminals stole more than $40 million in fake investments from people in Australia through dating websites and social media. These scammers pretend to a real person who wants a relationship with you, spending weeks or months...[Read More]
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
28 February
Australian researchers have discovered a promising approach to create a treatment for severe asthma. Scientists have found a family of proteins called beta common cytokines are responsible for the inflammation and scarring of airways in severe and...[Read More]
Oral bacteria transplants may revolutionise dentistry
21 February
Transplanting bacteria from the mouths of donors with healthy teeth through toothpaste or gel could be the next leap forward in treating tooth decay. The oral microbiome – the collection of bacteria that naturally occupies the human mouth –...[Read More]