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Bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade laser cutter to create a low-cost laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials.
Classroom risks from missed connections
Even though Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of internet access, there are concerns that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind.
Morrison moves to pin down local profits
Multinational companies that avoid paying tax on Australian earnings could soon be forced to sell their assets.
Revenge porn roundtable to inform reforms
The Australian parliamentary inquiry into ‘revenge porn’ is due to report this week, and experts say something drastic must be done.
China shifts thousands to fire new 'scope
China is about to fire up the world's largest radio telescope.
Hawking launches top teacher list
Physicist Stephen Hawking has unveiled this year’s Top 10 Global Teacher Prize Finalists.
Empowered people get charging tools
A new company hopes to help bypass big electricity providers and let people trade their own power amongst themselves.
Glass crafted into deep data discs
Engineers are using advanced techniques to store mind-boggling amounts of data on tiny glass discs.
Condom study could seed native grass industry
A massive new industry could open up in Australia following research on materials for the thinnest condom ever.
Infant ears in bio-printing baby step
Biomedical engineers have unveiled a ground-breaking new device over ten years in the making.
Tin chip could be key to new speeds
Tech engineers need to move away from silicon for computer chips, and researchers in the US may have found a good alternative.
Autism app for faster diagnosis
Important interventions could be made with the release of a mobile phone app for detecting autism.
New centre focused on frozen fields
A new state-of-the-art facility could see Tasmania carve out a name as the home of underwater robots.
China lines up $1.7b browser buy-out
The Norwegian firm behind the somewhat popular Opera web browser has been offered a $1.7 billion buy-out.
Gravity waves change universal view
Our understanding of the universe was fundamentally changed at a press conference in the US overnight.
New app dares kids to seek help
An innovative new program has taken ‘Truth or Dare’ to a whole new level.
Mind-control implant lands in Melbourne
Australian researchers have unveiled a stunning new device that could change the world for paraplegics.
Tech firms fail to disprove exploitation
Over 50 electronics companies operating in Australia have failed to make the grade in a review of forced labour, child labour and exploitation.
Home shopping blocks road remotely
It is easy to assume that online shopping is ‘greener’ than physically visiting a store, but that may not be the case.
Powerful pollen find could fire new tech
Researchers in the US have come across what could be a new anode for lithium batteries – pollen.
High-tech lenses take step ahead
Local experts are working on ways to embed micro-electronics in contact lenses.