Archived News for IT Professionals
Boston Dynamics has unveiled ‘Handle’ - one of the most advanced humanoid robots ever.
Clear advantage in glass batteries
The inventor of the lithium-ion battery is now trying to make it redundant.
Tech writers compile NBN review
While NBN Co drags its heels, outside forces have reported on its progress.
UK allows embryo editing
UK scientists have gained regulatory approval to genetically modify human embryos.
Big banks forge security link
The national security and finance sectors are coming together to form a new intelligence alliance.
Energy minister's email probed
Queensland's Energy Minister has been under fire this week for deleting a private email account ...
Push for data-driven profit
NSW Finance Minister Victor Dominello wants to monetise the state’s Data Analytics Centre (DAC).
3D-printed sternum success
A British man has been implanted with a 3D-printed titanium sternum made by CSIRO.
Bush phones at risk in USO review
There is concern this week about multi-billion-dollar payments for Telstra to provide phone services to the bush.
Experts urge CCS leadership
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says Australia should get into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Laser-scanning 'scope revealed
Australian engineers have built an advanced microscope that can film neurons firing in living animals.
Taxi fight sees traffic drag
Taxi drivers are slowing traffic across Melbourne to protest industry reforms.
Budget computers cost big
The Federal Government’s new budget management system will not be ready by the time the budget is unveiled.
CSIRO spools next-gen fibres
Australian scientists have come up with a new way to spin carbon fibre.
Australia takes powerful rank
Australia has been ranked 15th out of 115 countries for energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy in a new World Bank report.
Nano-printing for new circuits
Australian engineers are working on a way to manipulate liquid metal to build circuits just a few atoms thick.