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Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have led some to suggest Australia should have a dedicated foreign interference commissioner.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
'BLURtooth' gap discovered
Authorities say millions of devices vulnerable to the ‘BLURtooth’ info leak bug.
2D views from nano-scope
A new nano-microscope has allowed direct observation of the magnetic properties of 2D materials.
Cyber threats never ease
Defence Minister says constant cyber-attacks are the “new normal”, blurring the lines between “peace and war”.
Gov. systems dubbed 'critical'
The Home Affairs boss says cyber reforms will see government systems classed as critical infrastructure.
Big sweep spots no aliens
A giant Australian telescope has found no signs of alien technology in a search of 10 million star systems.
Boats' float inverted
Scientists have managed to make a boat float upside down, underneath a layer of liquid.
AI hitting health care
Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
ARENA expands giant VPP
More than 3,000 social housing tenants will soon join in Australia’s largest virtual power plant (VPP).
Meter deal charges concern
Privacy concerns have been raised in response to a ‘smart meter’ deal involving tech giant Amazon.
New creditors left alone
A Senate inquiry into fintech has found that “buy now, pay later” services like Afterpay and Zip should be allowed to self-regulate.
NSW in licence leak fight
The NSW Government is in a standoff with Amazon over a driver's licence data breach.
Artificial skin feels real pain
Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain.
Million robots fit in syringe
Researchers in the US have produced a million tiny robots, each smaller than the human eye can see.
Local dirt for 3D-buildings
Engineers have come up with a way to 3D-print buildings using locally-sourced soil.
ACCC urged to include public news
An official inquiry has heard Google and Facebook should pay to use ABC and SBS content.