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The Tasmanian Government is considering paying up to $20 million to attach the state to a global underwater digital cable network.
Tech think tank to guide safe AI
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has kicked in to fund a new non-profit research company that seeks to promote ethical and safe artificial intelligence (AI).
Urine-powered socks stride into energy future
Researchers have unveiled a pair of high-tech socks that turn urine into power.
Volkswagen plays down dodgy software
Embattled car-maker Volkswagen is working hard to minimise its emissions-test scandal.
Tech launch lands locals on rich list
Two local tech gurus have shot up Australia’s rich list after the public offering of software company Atlassian.
Wendelstein awakening this week
German engineers are about to take the next step toward what could be the future of energy systems.
Business links boosted for "ideas boom"
The Federal Government has put up almost $1.1 billion to promote business-based research, development and innovation over the next four years.
NBN sale claims surface
Reports say the Turnbull government is looking to sell large chunks of the government-owned National Broadband Network.
Smart approach to spot fly thoughts
Neuroscientists now can read the mind of a fly – or at least, watch it think.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Greens get deal for more tax detail
The Federal Government has agreed to a deal proposed by the Greens over laws to crack down on multinational tax avoidance.
Foreign hackers break BoM open
Reports say there has been a major cyber attack on the computers at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), and China is to blame.
New firm to get SA research space-bound
University of South Australia has turned its telecommunications research into a multi-million company.
New metal helps quest for cleaner cars
The almost accidental discovery of a metal dubbed ‘stainless magnesium’ could one day make cars and trucks lighter and more efficient.
New hub to help green tech students
A new high-tech virtual classroom will soon help Australia's universities create “greener” engineers of the future.
Secret network still up for sale
The Federal Government is moving ahead with the sale of the secure communications network that lets departments communicate confidentially.
Victoria spends big on anti-terror measures
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to spend close to $50 million on new counter-terrorism capabilities for police.
Hot tips to get handle on hackers
Australian researchers have looked for the best warning signs that companies can use to spot potential cyber-security risks within their own staff.
Uber moves could bring legitimacy, compensation
Reports say Uber could be legalised by the NSW government under drastic new reforms.
Battery boom coming soon
A new study says the uptake of high-capacity renewable energy storage for homes will increase significantly next year.