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Despite many universities and school condemning the use of Wikipedia as a legitimate source, a new study says thousands of research papers happily cite the open source encyclopaedia.

One small job for NASA, one giant map for mankind

NASA has released a high resolution recreation of the Moon’s north polar region, allowing intrepid internet users to explore the lunar surface form the comfort of their computer chairs.

AliBaba chooses pad for multi-billion dollar launch

One of the largest stores on the internet is preparing for its stock market debut.

Council says more power can come in a thousand little sources

A new discussion paper says technology has solutions to the major cost of living for many.

Sparks fly from friction to power the future

New developments could see the end of giant coal, gas or nuclear turbines, and the rise of electricity gathered by simple movement and friction.

Future look at foreign slice of Telstra flagged

The Federal Communications minister says Telstra may be the next company allowed take a bigger share of foreign investment.

Google to hide searches for users' sake

Google has been routinely encrypting web searches conducted in China, and says it will soon hide the search terms for internet users worldwide.

Metadata study infers severe invasion possible

An experiment has shown just how much can be gleaned from metadata, and why it should not be released too freely.

Tablets make students take extra study for lower results

Technology has been revealed as the enabler of a mass-cheating scandal at Adelaide University.

Digital centre brings new dawn of living data

Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.

Facebook takes design advice from flat-pack kings

Facebook has unveiled plans for its latest massive data centre in Europe, and it will employ a distinctly Swedish approach to the build.

Google putting up tools to bring body tech. online

Google has announced it will soon release the software developer’s kit for its new range of wearable technologies.

Media mixing rules up for review

The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.

Mobile link-ups trigger watchdog's gaze

The competition watchdog appears concerned about emerging digital partnerships, which have seen telecommunications companies such as Telstra linking up with internet giants like Google to leverage off each other’s facilities.

Australia told to hold up on neighbourly spying

The Australian Government has been told to stop spying on East Timor.

Heart-hugging membrane could bring longer life for all

An incredible new device fits over the heart like a bionic skin, could keep it beating forever, correct arrhythmia and prevent heart attack.

Tiny pump brings big plans with one drop of metal

A new device uses a single ball of liquid metal to pump fluids around a circuit – an extremely important breakthrough for building the miniature laboratories of tomorrow.

Joining dots on quantum lasers with silicon fix

Research will soon be presented that could bring a new age of photonic communication, with engineers reporting a way to print efficient quantum dot lasers on silicon.

Technological link to boost battle science

Lockheed Martin Australia has joined forces with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to launch a dual strike on the future of defence technology.