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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.

Victoria spends big on anti-terror measures

The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to spend close to $50 million on new counter-terrorism capabilities for police.

Hot tips to get handle on hackers

Australian researchers have looked for the best warning signs that companies can use to spot potential cyber-security risks within their own staff.

Locals focus on new resolution

Australian engineers are seeking a clearer view from space.

Uber moves could bring legitimacy, compensation

Reports say Uber could be legalised by the NSW government under drastic new reforms.

Battery boom coming soon

A new study says the uptake of high-capacity renewable energy storage for homes will increase significantly next year.

New flaw found in federal systems

A serious security flaw in Federal Government financial systems has left Australians' private tax records unsecured.

Top execs plug tech for tomorrow

Some of Australia’s top chief executives say the Turnbull government focus on technology education to boost productivity.

Fifield's frail response to Quigley inquisition

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has dismissed the detailed analysis of the $15 billion NBN cost blowout by former CEO Mike Quigley, but has not provided any evidence to show why Quigley was incorrect.

Drones drafted for frozen foray

Tasmanian experts are back from an Arctic research project where they used a variety of robots to map sea ice.

Robot revolution moving to money

Robotic financial advice has been described as the most significant development that the sector has seen in decades.

Study shows kids' shallow tech obsession

While parents complain that kids spend all their time on electronic devices, new stats suggest their digital skills are slipping.

'Internet of Things' under expert lens

People say ‘the Internet of Things’ a lot these days, but the concept may not actually be new.

Detained kids take to Facebook for freedom

Refugee and asylum seeker children have skirted the rules of their detention and set up a Facebook page to speak out about their treatment.

Online abuse study shows high rate of harassment

Three in five Australians have been the target of online harassment and abuse, a landmark study has revealed.

Tasmanian tech moves taking off

The Tasmanian Government is building an on-island cloud service to hold government data and deliver services in the future.

Facial maths say doppelgangers doubtful

Many people believe they have a doppelganger; someone else walking the planet that is completely identical to them.

Locals looking for artificial consciousness

While tech experts around the world seek the next level of artificial intelligence, an Australian team is hunting something harder to define – artificial consciousness.