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Australian researchers have used AI to develop a more effective seasonal flu vaccine.
High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
Legal action over Samsung claims
Samsung is facing federal court action over alleged false claims about the water resistance of its ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones.
Dutton defends encrypted access
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says having access to encrypted messages is already helping.
Vic. wants commuter data
The Victorian Government has been criticised over plans to collect data from mobile phones.
Telco code tightened
Sales staff may soon run credit and income checks on new customers buying a phone plan.
AI 'vaccinated' against attacks
Tech specialists have developed a set of techniques to effectively ‘vaccinate’ against attacks on machine learning.
NAPLAN switch delayed
A new deadline has been set for the transition to online-only NAPLAN after a series of technical glitches.
QLD mulls phone fine boost
Queensland drivers using their mobile phones may soon face a $1,000 fine.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Vic phone ban coming
Mobile phones will be banned for all Victorian state primary and secondary school students from next year.
New weather tech looms
A major rocket launch this week sent 24 new satellites into space, including some for Australia ...
Robo-fish rides efficient tide
US engineers have created a squishy robotic lionfish that has synthetic liquid 'blood' made of battery fluid.
ACT wrestles old health tech
Canberra’s health system is “single-handedly keeping fax machines alive”, the ACT’s health minister says.
Breach law raised in NSW
The NSW opposition wants to force state government agencies to report data breaches.
Northern tech issues studied
A new research group is hoping to tackle communication challenges for northern Australia.
OSIRIS sidles up
NASA has moved a spacecraft closer to an asteroid than ever before, and managed to snap a photo.