Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2017
Australian researchers have led a program to design a fibre-optic gas sensor with unprecedented sensitivity.
Consumers warned about easy repayments
Consumer advocates say a new ‘modern day lay-by’ could leave people with debts they cannot handle.
CSIRO secures top satellite time
CSIRO has bought time on one of the world’s most sophisticated satellites.
Tassie tech spend ruffles feathers
Questions have been asked after the Tasmanian Government awarded almost $1 million to a ‘relatively unknown company’.
Scientists plan path to stars
Australian scientists have laid out their vision for the new national space agency.
Google boss reflects on news effect
Google News boss Richard Gingras has defended the tech giant’s dominance of global news delivery.
Photons slowed for future CPUs
Australian researchers have stored photonic information as an acoustic wave on a microchip.
Printable metal range expanded
A new technique opens up 3D printing to thousands of metal alloys - even those that can't be welded.
Big groups link for long outlook
NAB and CSIRO are joining forces for a project to explore ways for Australia to grow its most globally competitive industries.
Concern over slow AI for NDIS
Progress has slowed on plans for artificial intelligence to help users navigate the NDIS.
SA has eyes on space
The SA Government wants the state play a bigger role in the multi-billion-dollar space industry.
Local tech used for 3D-printed bone
Queensland researchers have seen their work realised in the form of a 3D-printed shin bone.
Morphing 'bots on display
Scientists have demonstrated self-reconfiguring modular robots that can merge, spilt and even self-heal.
New Medicare numbers issued
The Department of Human Services has issued new Medicare numbers after it was revealed they were being sold online.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.
Changes to aid media monoliths
The Federal Government has secured the votes it needs for significant changes to Australian media law.