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Tech firm IBM is programming its way to more efficient HR.

Garbage-loving techno-shell takes a bite of waste

A large shell-shaped structure is sucking tonnes of rubbish out of a river for free.

ACCC puts out feelers for phone fee reform

The competition watchdog wants to cut the cost of mobile phone calls and text messages, and is calling for submissions from around the country on good ways to do it.

Breeze of uncertainty holds back green tide

With the results of a review still looming, insiders say Australian renewable energy is “dead”.

Ferro-functions for motivating surface

An international engineering team has developed a surface that can actively control how fluids or particles move across it.

Screens match eye defects for glasses-free focus

Researchers have developed a new display that can correct for vision defects, removing the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses for viewing.

Side-burns to seat-backs; hair grows new uses

The ever-increasing human population will push many things to scarcity, but some designers say it will provide them with more advanced materials.

Leaks continue as Government's gag bagged

The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.

Piracy, spying and the rights of providers

Concern is coming from several directions over possible changes to Australian internet law.

Fibre-optic eyes spy more space than ever

A new device is giving Australian researchers a 'Google street view' of galaxies.

Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift

Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.

Lithium re-mixed for big battery advance

Researchers say they have improved the venerable lithium battery – by adding more lithium.

Minds re-tooled against mining decline

Some engineering companies are bucking the economic trend, taking on more people despite the end of the mining construction boom flooding the market.

Mobiles help midwives bring comfort in new lives

Researchers say new media technologies including smart phone apps and online services are an effective way to improve the health of new mothers and their babies.

People taking power back could threaten big generation

A leading energy economist says Australian electricity is changing, and the stranglehold that traditional power companies have enjoyed is beginning to weaken.

Plans for green tech wave to wash one town

Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.

Robo-sports could take biggest world stage

Japan may be planning to bring sports of the future to the 2020 Olympics, with word that it will hold some robotic events.

Students storm toward lightning e-car

Australian students may have broken a 26-year-old world speed record to become the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres on a single battery charge.