Archived News for IT Professionals - February, 2016
Our understanding of the universe was fundamentally changed at a press conference in the US overnight.
New app dares kids to seek help
An innovative new program has taken ‘Truth or Dare’ to a whole new level.
Mind-control implant lands in Melbourne
Australian researchers have unveiled a stunning new device that could change the world for paraplegics.
Tech firms fail to disprove exploitation
Over 50 electronics companies operating in Australia have failed to make the grade in a review of forced labour, child labour and exploitation.
Home shopping blocks road remotely
It is easy to assume that online shopping is ‘greener’ than physically visiting a store, but that may not be the case.
Powerful pollen find could fire new tech
Researchers in the US have come across what could be a new anode for lithium batteries – pollen.
High-tech lenses take step ahead
Local experts are working on ways to embed micro-electronics in contact lenses.
Hospital fly-through gives helpful view
Authorities have given an update on the new Perth Children's Hospital (PCH), which they say is on track to open at the end of this year.
New models help markets make sense
A new breakthrough could make wildly unpredictable global finance markets a little bit easier to judge.
Old gear not helping NSW TAFE
The NSW Government has been accused of wasting millions on a faulty TAFE IT system.
Science cuts strike at Australia's future
There is a lot of concern about the future of Australian science and technology, with hundreds of jobs cut from the leading government organisation.
Big Swiss sacking to save billions
Financial services giant Credit Suisse is sacking 4,000 people to counteract serious loses.
Survey shows need for bigger net
Three-quarters of Australian voters realise corruption is not limited to unions.
Green light for human gene swipe
Regulators in the UK have approved genetic experiments on human embryos – the latest step in better understanding and controlling reproduction.