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The Bureau of Meteorology is transferring mind-boggling amounts of historical weather data to an online database.
Gut window gives visceral vista
Researchers can now make real-time observations of the gut’s nervous system.
Water storage spotted from space
Australia is often wracked by both flood and drought at the same time, leading many to wonder; just how much water is there?
Glass broken for tech embedding
A new method has been developed for embedding light-emitting nanoparticles into glass.
Tech tips open new offices
Tech designers say the offices of the future could serve your favourite coffee to you.
ACCC appraising nbn's pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has backed nbn Co’s revenue controls for 2014-15.
Major servers swamped by storms
Sydney’s wild weekend weather has seen several major companies knocked offline.
New rules for long solar road
The next World Solar Challenge will be the toughest yet, after organisers announced new rules.
Uni's unite for joint health drive
Monash University and the University of Melbourne have launched an $80 million biomedical research project.
Kids urged into robo-learning
One of Australia’s top roboticists says there is no age limit on tech education.
Anxiety link for mobile-heavy mums
A world first Australian study claims there is a link between heavy mobile phone and tablet use, and anxiety risk in mothers of young children.
Driverless pilot lined up
The Queensland University of Technology and the Queensland Government are joining forces to get driverless cars on the road.
Tech-head proposes satellite solution
One local engineer says he has the solution for dodgy internet coverage in the bush.
Telstra's cancer contract questioned
Concerns have been raised about Telstra’s ability to deliver a new $220 million Federal Government contract.
West bereft of online services
An auditor’s report has found little to praise about West Australian government websites.
Smart LEDs light greener city
Adelaide is testing motion-sensing LED street lights that darken when no one is around.
Giant prize for nano-knowledge
Australian scientist Michelle Simmons has been awarded the prestigious Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology.