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One of the toughest engineering quests is to create a transparent solar panel, and a team in the US has taken the biggest step so far.
Genetic links made on strong strands of data
A study has found the protocols for high-tech medicine are becoming accepted worldwide, an important step for the future of many treatments.
Japan starts on new season of nuclear
Japan has approved the restart of some of its nuclear reactors, in a move that could pave the way for the nation’s nuclear systems to fire once more.
Roving printer promises easier office
Japan is testing a robot that could end the plague of lost productivity from long walks to the office printer.
Cable competition fine providing lines stay open
The ACCC will not block TPG’s plans to install fibre-optic internet connections to the basements of high-rise apartment blocks.
Fun summons future computer careers
A team has received funding to work on a video game that teaches computer coding.
Camo-skin pinched from eight-legged illusionists
A new design has been lifted from Nature’s notebook, this time from the ever-changing skin of the octopus and squid.
New robot goes soft for strength
Engineers have knocked off another important point in mankind’s technological progression – building a robot that is almost immortal.
Sub deal sought to ballast local builders
Submarine manufacturers, engineering firms, experts and the opposition all want to know if a fleet of new subs will be built in Australia, and are demanding a clear statement from the Federal Government.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Gene ruling could limit treatment
Australia’s Federal Court has ruled that private companies can patent human gene mutations.
Google branching out to Tree of Life
Google has launched an ambitious bid to keep people alive – and Googling – for longer.
Hot desks could chill public spend
Queensland public servants are testing what could be a normal arrangement in the office of the future.
Plan for fibre to home buried after success
A previously confidential study has revealed that Labor’s all-fibre national broadband network could have been delivered faster and for less money than forecast, and it now appears that the LNP Government has ignored its own review.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Unwarranted access already allowed
Telstra says that police and spy agencies very rarely have a warrant when they request customers’ information.
Laser split to get fix on nanoparticles
Nanoparticles - engineered materials the size of a few atoms – will be a constant feature of the future, but the tiniest inventions come with the biggest risks.
Brain-to-brain email sends thoughts around the world
A fascinating research project has seen two people send emails directly to each others’ minds.
YouTube better for time-wasting than life-saving
YouTube can do many things, but a new study says saving lives is probably not one of them.
Kids lose real reading under digital dominion
Emoticons just don’t cut it - a new study says children’s social skills are being reduced by their excessive use of digital screens and media.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.