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Australia risks falling on the unhelpful side of new European Union (EU) carbon tariffs.
Vocal nerves tapped for tech-speech
Scientists have successfully converted a paralysed man’s brain waves into speech.
Fingertips tapped for power
US scientists have developed an energy harvesting device that generates power from the sweat on fingertips.
WHO issues gene-edit guide
The World Health Organization has made new recommendations on human genome editing.
Big fine for car cartel
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Big simulator coming soon
Australian authorities will soon take advantage of a massive power system simulator.
Digital touch coming
Australian researchers are working on the ability to experience touch over the internet.
Instant COVID check coming
Australian researchers are working on an instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
AI trained for galactic sweep
Australian astronomers have trained a computer program to classify tens of thousands of galaxies in just a few seconds.
ACT accused of app abuse
The ACT Government has been accused of overreach in its use of COVID app data.
'Affiliates' to expand CDR
Australia’s Treasury wants more companies to be able to share consumer data between them.
Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Ransomware rocks US firms
A massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of US companies is being investigated at the highest levels.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.