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Biomolecular science professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named Australian of the Year.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Waves watched by underwater swarm
A swarm of robots has measured waves and ocean currents in high-resolution 3D.
Samsung sparks Note response
Samsung Electronics says internal short circuiting in Galaxy Note 7 batteries caused the phones to catch fire – twice.
DIBP seeks new tech tools
The Government is seeking tenders for technology to check fingerprints and scan faces at airports.
High-tech needle to save brains
Australian engineers have unveiled a high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer.
Lavabit back, with DIME this time
Encrypted email provider Lavabit is coming back, with improved protection and security.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
Scammers fake ACORN credentials
The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) says it does not call people out of the blue.
Trump hits TPP on day one
Newly-minted US President Donald Trump has made even stronger moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Victoria lines up drone drive
Victoria’s EPA expects specialist drone pilots to take long flights in the name of the environment.
Robo-debt to be double checked
Centrelink’s automated debt-recovery program could face a Senate inquiry.
Locals perform quantum forecast
Scientists are getting a fix on bizarre movements in the quantum world.
Bone-printing technology honed
Australian biomedical engineers are working on high-tech fabrics that mimic an ingenious natural material - the bone tissue periosteum.
Smart watches trained on illness
Smart watches could soon be used to predict illnesses before their wearer knows they are coming.
Turnbull renews TPP drive
While the Trans-Pacific Partnership took a beating in the US election cycle, other world leaders want to see it go ahead.
Worldwide e-waste reviewed
Research has warned that waste from discarded electronic gadgets and electrical appliances poses a threat to health and the environment.
Black Spot scheme expanded
The Federal Government has detailed the latest $60 million round of its Mobile Black Spot Program.
Graphene growing new dimensions
MIT has designed what it says is one of the strongest lightweight materials ever.