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Federal Parliament’s security and intelligence committee has rejected plans for a central identity database ...
Fintech regs brewing
Australia’s regulators do not want to see finance sectors upended the way Uber and Airbnb have done for others.
Laser light for scalable quantum CPU
Researchers have opened a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough experiment: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of light.
Shipwreck scanned for VR dive
Australian computer scientists have helped create a 360-degree virtual dive tour of Iceland’s oldest shipwreck.
NAPLAN switch marked
The body in charge of NAPLAN has given itself a pass mark, despite problems plaguing the move to online testing.
Top honours for leading minds
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 winners have been announced.
ASIO says task growing
ASIO wants more funding to help it meet demand for advice on spying and foreign interference.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
Quantum twin problem tested
Queensland researchers have devised a new experiment linking an Einstein-devised paradox to quantum mechanics.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
High-tech liquids can be home-brewed
Experts say liquid metal catalysts could be key to capturing carbon and cleaning up pollutants, and they can even be created in the kitchen.
Nobel nod for battery revolution
The Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work in developing lithium-ion batteries.
Super camera seeks many faces
Chinese scientists have unveiled a new 500 megapixel ‘super camera’ that can spot a single person among tens of thousands.
Big prizes for top scientists
Some outstanding Australians have been recognised for contributions to science.
Coastal map launched
Australian researchers have created the world’s first comprehensive national-scale map of marine habitats.
Industry wants tech-watchdog
The telecommunications watchdog has backed the idea of an ombudsman for digital platforms.
Robo-suit tested
A paralysed man has used a four-limb exoskeleton controlled by his brain to walk once more.
Sex ed. needs update
School-based sex education programs may not be keeping up with technology, experts say.