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Artificial Intelligence is now about as good as traditional methods for predicting health risks.
AI trained on future solar
Australian researchers have developed a new machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation.
CSIRO aids high-tech pet-tracker
Australian experts are working on a prototype smart pet collar that will enable pet owners to track the location of their animal.
Local telescopes re-named
Australia’s best-known telescope has been given a traditional name chosen by Indigenous elders.
Tweets show viral views
QUT researchers say social media analytics can capture the attitudes and perceptions of the public during a pandemic.
Social use affects actions
New research suggests different ways of using social media are linked to different levels of risk for young people.
Asteroid sample secured
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx probe has gathered so much asteroid dust it could barely close the lid.
Privacy review progresses
The terms of reference have been released for the government’s planned review of the Privacy Act.
Stentrode tests successful
A tiny brain device has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online.
Cool mirror team honoured
Four academics share the 2020 PM's Prize for Science for their contributions to the detection of gravitational waves.
Archives rush to save AV
The National Archives is looking to use a $3 million investment to save 30,000 audiovisual records.
Locals beat laser limit
Australian quantum theorists have shown how to thwart limits on the coherence of lasers.
Inclusion study shows 2.5m offline
The latest national digital inclusion report shows many groups continue to miss out on the benefits of being online.
Low-energy storage laid out
Australian experts are looking at new materials that could guide the future of low-energy data storage.
NBN pay questioned
NBN Co has defended spending millions of dollars on executive bonuses amid a severe economic depression.