Archived News for IT Professionals - April, 2016
Facebook’s big figures have halted a run of poor results for tech stocks.
Study boosts computers' emotional range
Scientists say they have developed a computer algorithm that can accurately tell whether a person is happy or sad, angry or expressing almost any other emotion.
Climate cuts land at CSIRO
The CSIRO has unveiled its formal restructuring plans, which include more than 275 job cuts.
Heavy weekend hacks fish issues
Some of Australia’s top hackers have turned their programming prowess to fish conservation.
Dramatic gas clip in QLD call to action
International attention has been drawn to the CSG industry in Queensland on the back of a YouTube video.
Solar plane crosses Pacific
Solar Impulse 2 (SI2) has completed the latest leg of its journey around the world without consuming a drop of fuel.
Broad study to record learning
Australian school students will be probed to find out what makes them tick, and learn.
Cyber abilities revealed/expanded
The Australian Government has admitted it can conduct cyber attacks.
Risks rise in profitable science push
Australia's leading scientists are concerned that the CSIRO will lose millions of dollars in international grants.
Chip-maker launches big chop
Tech giant Intel has undertaken a ‘restructuring initiative’, which consists largely of sacking 12,000 workers.
Next-gen skills needed now
Australian workforce data shows young people are not getting the enterprise skills employers want.
Boat deal sees split build
The Prime Minister has announced a $3 billion program that will see 12 offshore patrol vessels built in Adelaide and WA.
Metallic fabric for easy sea cleaning
Engineers have unveiled what could be the next big thing in oil spill cleanup.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Tech head warns of 'innovation' overuse
Telstra's chief technology officer says “innovation” is at risk of becoming a meaningless buzzword.
Old minds remixed in modern age
The human brain was developed largely for the purpose of not being eaten, but it can now do so much more.
Top-taxed teens contribute $45.3m
A single Australian teenage taxpayer contributed over $500,000 to government coffers in 2013/14.
Tech money brings batteries home
Nanostructured, gel-based batteries could soon be made on a commercial scale.
Citizen scientists called to coral watch
Evidence has been found of coral bleaching on Western Australia's Kimberley coast.
Little solar town getting started
Perth’s newest village - White Gum Valley - will soon generate and sell its own electricity from a precinct of solar homes.