Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2018
Engineers are working on a technique to use acoustic noise to improve computer networks.
Ai Group gives backdoor warning
Experts say legislation to expand surveillance into telecommunication devices could create “systemic weakness or vulnerability”.
Nanocrystals tested for solar boost
Australian researchers have used nanocrystals to boost the production of hydrogen fuel.
Screen time limits studied
Limiting children’s recreational screen time to less than two hours a day linked to better cognition.
Musk hit with fraud claim
US regulators want to oust Elon Musk as chief executive of Tesla on allegations of securities fraud.
MDBA launches new site
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has published a list of legislation and plans in a new central location.
STEM study shows gender split
Patterns have been observed in academic grades of 1.6 million students, showing that girls and boys perform very similarly in STEM.
CSIRO has eyes on space
Australia’s national science agency wants to get involved in NASA’s plan to build a Moon base.
ABC leader sacked
ABC executives have sacked managing director Michelle Guthrie halfway through her term.
Labor backs TPP-11 trade deal
Federal Labor has given up its opposition the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Launderers lean on tech options
Authorities say cryptocurrencies are are among new methods of money laundering by sophisticated criminals.
Law Council warns of weakness
The Law Council says Australia’s decryption laws could make it the weakest link in the ‘Five Eyes’ network.
Space net clears debris
Scientists are testing ways to catch ‘space junk’ - old rocket and spacecraft parts orbiting the Earth.
Drone surveillance taking off
Victoria Police is planning to use drones as part of its new anti-terror strategy.
ACCC looks at 'unlimited' claims
Telcos have been put on notice to ensure their advertising is clear and transparent.
Basslink wants Hydro money
Basslink has officially raised a dispute with Hydro Tasmania over the failure of the subsea cable.
Governments gather for tech panel
All tiers of government have come together for the first Digital Council meeting.
New quantum chip detailed
Australian engineers have come up with a new photonic chip to process quantum information.
NSW working on cyber strategy
The NSW government will soon launch a cyber security strategy for the public sector.