Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2021
Researchers are working on a new system that could see an entire room turned into a charger for devices located within it.
2D twists could outstrip silicon
Scientists are discovering the amazing properties of atomically-thin, twisted graphene.
ARENA backs tech connection
Federal agencies are funding a new digital energy connections simulation tool.
COVIDSafe failure detailed
A damning COVIDSafe report shows the Federal Government ignored important input.
Sticky tape key to quantum comms
Experts say sticky tape can protect people from computer hackers, but not in the way many might think.
Cheating seen higher than ever
A new study suggests far more university students are cheating than previously thought.
Police win new powers
The Federal Government has passed a bill that gives the AFP new powers to hack and disrupt ‘dark web’ activities.
ACCC aims at app duopoly
The ACCC says it may have to regulate to reduce the dominance of Apple and Google in app marketplaces.
Tighter transistors 'grown'
Engineers are working on ways to ‘grow’ electronic components directly onto a semiconductor block.
Two-faced cells top solar record
Australian scientists have set a new record for solar cell efficiency.
Classrooms could train AI
Experts say classroom-style learning could become the norm for programming ethical, trustworthy robots.
Border Force hails blockchain trades
Border Force is celebrating a successful trial of blockchain-based cross-border document trades.
FOI scheme undermined
Australia’s “broken” Freedom of Information system is allowing the Coalition to “unlawfully” block requests.
IBM in the room for Defence deal
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has found serious conflicts of interest in IBM’s work for the Department of Defence.
Dark matter lab growing
The Southern Hemisphere’s first underground dark matter physics laboratory should be ready by the end of the year.
Big boost for quantum control
Australian researchers say they have solved the big problem of how to control millions of qubits in a quantum computer.
Leaders agree to data network
State and federal ministers have agreed to a new sharing regime dubbed the ‘Australian Data Network’.