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A high-tech road show is making its way across the Northern Territory, bringing futuristic methods to ancient practices.
Big Australian spy net appeal revealed
The Australian Government has appealed to the United States for help in gathering all the personal communications of Australians that it can.
Universe rewound in model's modal shift
After five years of development and three months running on 8000 processors – an advanced model of our universe and its evolution has been rendered.
Learning arm helps robots catch human skills
As robots begin to have an increasing presence in our lives, it is likely that they will greatly annoy some people, luckily, researchers are planning for this.
Dream control could rest new treatments on PTSD patients
Researchers have used electrical stimulation of the brain to induce “lucid dreaming”, a state in which the dreamer is aware and in control of their dream.
Mega-store soon to make market debut
A giant is about to make its gargantuan presence known on the global market, with the public float of the Chinese tech firm Alibaba.
Multi-purpose plan to improve roads through light and power
The advance of solar energy is linked to the surfaces on which panels can be stuck, and a new project adds roads and highways to that list.
Public workers fire up new tech spree
Insiders say public sector job cuts have caused many to take a new path, launching a number of new tech industry start-ups.
Broadband blowout blamed on big demand
NBN Co says it will have to spend 33 per cent more for rural broadband, because it did not estimate how many people would want to be connected.
Collaboration lends weight to vegetation count
New ways to assess vegetation in natural ecosystems around Australia is being made possible, by a research project combining computer vision and environmental science.
Folding multi-screen could transform tomorrow's view
Canadian engineers have shown off their early prototype for what could be an entirely new category of mobile device.
Reinvented wheel adds smooth benefits
Necessity was the mother of an invention which could improve access for the wheelchair-bound worldwide.
Broadband woes as companies try to cheapen
Tasmanian NBN contractors have met with lawyers to discuss legal action against one of the companies in charge of the roll-out.
Calls could force ISPs to flag piracy
Media industry lobbying against online distribution is ramping up, with attempts to force ISPs to control their clients’ downloading.
Internet crackdown brings fine for "indecent" ads
China’s attempts to rid the internet of pornography and “indecent” content have led to a near $1 million fine for one provider.
Road authorities shaken by lift in car apps
The ‘Uber’ car ride app is under investigation in several states over the possible breach of taxi laws.
Swipe and search patents cost Samsung dearly
Samsung will pay $129 million to Apple after a US jury decided it had stolen elements of Apple designs.
Bird-copying flight design takes off
Australian engineers are stealing some natural techniques to improve robotic flight.
New map puts big water data online
The divining rod has been replaced by a digital equivalent, with the launch of an internet database for groundwater monitoring.
Disney dreams of 3D-printed sheep
Disney’s research arm has helped build a 3D-printer specifically for soft and cuddly creations.
App success from battle of hackettes
Australia's first female hackathon has been run across two major cities.