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Australian engineers have discovered an exciting new way to produce graphene – with soybean oil.
Heart attack app on the way
People with first aid skills could soon become first responders on triple-0 emergencies, with a new app being developed by Ambulance Victoria.
Services extended with tele-help
A new partnership should help address inequities in health services for rural and remote areas.
Small ISPs fear ACMA review
A small enterprise that brings unlimited internet to rural areas says it could soon be muscled out.
VPN review finds virulent apps
CSIRO has published a report revealing many VPN apps are not as secure as they make out to be.
Accolade for advancing stem science
Biomolecular science professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named Australian of the Year.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Waves watched by underwater swarm
A swarm of robots has measured waves and ocean currents in high-resolution 3D.
Samsung sparks Note response
Samsung Electronics says internal short circuiting in Galaxy Note 7 batteries caused the phones to catch fire – twice.
DIBP seeks new tech tools
The Government is seeking tenders for technology to check fingerprints and scan faces at airports.
High-tech needle to save brains
Australian engineers have unveiled a high-tech medical device to make brain surgery safer.
Lavabit back, with DIME this time
Encrypted email provider Lavabit is coming back, with improved protection and security.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
Scammers fake ACORN credentials
The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN) says it does not call people out of the blue.
Trump hits TPP on day one
Newly-minted US President Donald Trump has made even stronger moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Victoria lines up drone drive
Victoria’s EPA expects specialist drone pilots to take long flights in the name of the environment.
Robo-debt to be double checked
Centrelink’s automated debt-recovery program could face a Senate inquiry.
Locals perform quantum forecast
Scientists are getting a fix on bizarre movements in the quantum world.
Bone-printing technology honed
Australian biomedical engineers are working on high-tech fabrics that mimic an ingenious natural material - the bone tissue periosteum.
Smart watches trained on illness
Smart watches could soon be used to predict illnesses before their wearer knows they are coming.