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A new project has allowed researchers to gauge a person’s anger based only on the way they use a computer mouse.
Call for more than funds for 'ideas boom'
Some potential recipients of the Federal Government’s $1.1 billion “ideas boom” investment say revolutionising the economy will take more than just money.
New depth for nano-scale cameras
Engineers at MIT have created a new atomic force microscope (AFM) that can create near real-time videos of nano-scale processes.
Farm funds to find high-tech paddocks
A new Federal Government initiative will bring some high-tech tools to one of the world’s oldest activities.
Locals leaping into big batteries
Australian energy firms Natural Solar and Origin will be the first to install Tesla Energy’s Powerwall in the local market.
Tassie urged to take cable deal
The Tasmanian Government is considering paying up to $20 million to attach the state to a global underwater digital cable network.
Tech think tank to guide safe AI
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has kicked in to fund a new non-profit research company that seeks to promote ethical and safe artificial intelligence (AI).
Urine-powered socks stride into energy future
Researchers have unveiled a pair of high-tech socks that turn urine into power.
Volkswagen plays down dodgy software
Embattled car-maker Volkswagen is working hard to minimise its emissions-test scandal.
Tech launch lands locals on rich list
Two local tech gurus have shot up Australia’s rich list after the public offering of software company Atlassian.
Wendelstein awakening this week
German engineers are about to take the next step toward what could be the future of energy systems.
Business links boosted for "ideas boom"
The Federal Government has put up almost $1.1 billion to promote business-based research, development and innovation over the next four years.
NBN sale claims surface
Reports say the Turnbull government is looking to sell large chunks of the government-owned National Broadband Network.
Smart approach to spot fly thoughts
Neuroscientists now can read the mind of a fly – or at least, watch it think.
Call for brakes on gene machine
A group of US scientists and activists want the next level of gene-editing techniques banned.
Greens get deal for more tax detail
The Federal Government has agreed to a deal proposed by the Greens over laws to crack down on multinational tax avoidance.
Foreign hackers break BoM open
Reports say there has been a major cyber attack on the computers at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), and China is to blame.
New firm to get SA research space-bound
University of South Australia has turned its telecommunications research into a multi-million company.
New metal helps quest for cleaner cars
The almost accidental discovery of a metal dubbed ‘stainless magnesium’ could one day make cars and trucks lighter and more efficient.
New hub to help green tech students
A new high-tech virtual classroom will soon help Australia's universities create “greener” engineers of the future.
Secret network still up for sale
The Federal Government is moving ahead with the sale of the secure communications network that lets departments communicate confidentially.