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Scientists have captured the very early stages of a supernova; the violent explosion of a star in a nearby galaxy.
'Robo-debt' kept in the dark
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is refusing to give up details of its ‘robo-debt’ scheme.
Broadband confusion widespread
The ACCC says 80 per cent of consumers are confused about broadband speed information.
Jail time for smart lock fraud
Sydney tech boss Andrew Sigalla has been sentenced to ten years in jail.
Privacy fight could become public
Victoria’s opposition wants a stoush between the State Government and Privacy Commissioner to be played out in public.
Silicon seen as powerful new means
An Adelaide company is using a CSIRO design to create the next generation of battery technology.
Virtual worlds bring actual risk
We are moving into an age where many people will live virtual lives, but little is known about the potential health effects.
ATO issues threaten tax time
Tax time is looming for the ATO, as it scrambles to recover from a disastrous pre-Christmas online meltdown.
Gut-power for edible sensors
Engineers have unveiled a strange new device that can harvest electricity from inside the body.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Photons focused on big ideas
Australian researchers are taking the smallest possible approach to some of our biggest questions.
AI bluffs the best
An artificially intelligent system has trounced the world’s top poker players for the first time.
Facebook faces dip after jump
Facebook’s revenue jumped 51 per cent in the last quarter, new stats show.
Drone flights give new sight on reef
High-tech drones have given a glimpse of the future of environmental monitoring.
Soybean oil boils into graphene
Australian engineers have discovered an exciting new way to produce graphene – with soybean oil.
Heart attack app on the way
People with first aid skills could soon become first responders on triple-0 emergencies, with a new app being developed by Ambulance Victoria.
Services extended with tele-help
A new partnership should help address inequities in health services for rural and remote areas.
Small ISPs fear ACMA review
A small enterprise that brings unlimited internet to rural areas says it could soon be muscled out.
VPN review finds virulent apps
CSIRO has published a report revealing many VPN apps are not as secure as they make out to be.