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Analysts are pushing for better way to promote innovation in technological industries, to fill the economic void left by the mining decline.
Glass balls and DNA for the ages
Current data-storage techniques do not last long enough to preserve information for the ages, so a Swiss team is developing a better way – encoding data in DNA-filled glass spheres.
High-tech helmet helps fiddly fingers
Tech-savvy snow-lovers will be keen to get their heads into the world’s first intelligent snow sports helmet.
Life-saving live-streaming robot event
A 24-hour robo-surgery event was on this week, featuring micro-operations broadcast live on the internet.
Magnified vision zooms up
Swiss engineers have unveiled a prototype telescopic contact lens which offers 2.8 times magnification.
Maths could make smoother ride
Mathematicians are turning their technical lens to Melbourne’s public transport system, envisioning super-efficient trams that never stop at intersections.
Apple to sport sun spot on new doughnut
Apple is building itself a giant solar power station to run its futuristic new headquarters.
Secret trade deal to have deep health effects
Australian health experts have called on their colleagues to speak out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPPA), because of its major public health consequences.
Brains meet to form tomorrow's tech skills
Questacon is helping science teachers boost the number of Australians with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills.
Metadata meets single voice of scrutiny
There was just one source of proper inquiry at recent data retention hearings.
Wiki could wake new style of learning
A new study has shown just how important Wikipedia is in academia, and suggests ways to get it even more involved.
Ancient local language gets high-tech debut
A new online dictionary is an excellent tool for anyone learning the Yolngu language.
Vaccine patch stacks cash
A Queensland tech start-up has raised $25 million towards a goal of delivering vaccines quickly and easily.
Graphene's great leap
A new technique could finally bring the ‘miracle material’ graphene out of the laboratory.
Health hack drains vital information
The United States’ second-largest health insurer has been hacked.
New metal brings big boost on nano-scale
Material scientists have developed a new kind of light-weight steel that is as strong as titanium.
Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon
Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.
Wine-loving robots help vineyards squeeze more
Australian researchers have come up with a brilliant idea involving cars, robots and plenty of wine.
Cursive ditched in digital age
Cursive writing lessons will be replaced with typing classes in Finland, raising questions about the future of handwriting.
Digital vet check could help all marking
Some local computer scientists have developed a new digital assessment tool that is causing a stir among educators.
Websites stack cash but papers don't help News
Rupert Murdoch’s grip on the family empire may be slipping, while News Corp profits slide down too.