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Scientists have demonstrated an exciting new property of the futuristic material graphene.

High-tech cities to take Nature's tips

The engineers of the future say new cities will be designed according to the lessons of our biological past.

Locals warn of rising brain drain

Top scientists warn that the CSIRO’s “trashed” reputation will see the next generation of experts seek work somewhere else.

TPPA to hit public health

There is more criticism this week of the recently-negotiated TPPA and its impact on public health schemes.

Executive equality makes money

Australia’s top companies, across all industries, do better with more women on their executive teams.

Telemetrics taking hold

The transport sector is preparing for its next technological step forwards.

Cool new process for super light gel

Another day, another step forward in 3D-printing, as engineers announce they can now print in graphene aerogel.

Emojis evoke healthier choices

As rates of childhood obesity continue to skyrocket, new research shows there may be a surprising was to encourage a healthy diet.

Tech science seeks out virtual risks

Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.

Utility users lose in regulatory 'arms race'

Rising utility prices are a source of concern and outrage for Australian consumers, leading experts to look at ways to keep the system honest.

NBN builders test better tech

Leaked reports suggest the company building the National Broadband Network has investigated a new kind of fibre-to-the-premises technology.

CEOs scot-free after scandals

The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.

Constant heart-watch comes closer

Methods for measuring blood pressure have not changed much in the last 100 years, but researchers at Monash University say they are set to revolutionise the scene.

Silo study finds separate benefits

There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.

Lab-grown solar cells smash records

Researchers have demonstrated the thinnest, lightest solar cells ever produced.

Leaks speak of huge lag on NBN

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is not going to meet its rollout targets, according to a leaked report.

Major industries must move with machines

As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.

Tech-heads inspect WA hospital woes

Tech experts have reviewed the botched handling of WA’s hospital digitisation program.

Drones, subs and billions more in Defence paper

Australia will spend nearly $30 billion on new planes, submarines, soldiers and other military matters after the release of the Defence White Paper today.

Weather-heads reject sub-par pay

Staff at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have become the latest to reject a bargaining agreement that their union says is framed by the Government’s “harsh and unworkable public sector bargaining policy”.