Technology
Potential new MS treatment on the way as rates spike
22 February
More than 30,000 Australians living with multiple sclerosis could get access to a potential new treatment as experts say a breakthrough may be on the horizon. Researchers at the University of Adelaide will use genetically modified mice to test...[Read More]
High-tech foundry to forge quantum computers bit by bit
22 February
Australian quantum pioneers are determined they wonāt be left behind in the race to attract talent and solve complex problems with new tools. The University of Sydney announced on Tuesday it will establish a Future Qubit Foundry in the Sydney...[Read More]
Parliament House āparticular interestā to cyber hackers
15 February
Parliament House is of āparticular interestā to malicious hackers, with constant attempts being made to breach network security, an inquiry has heard. Department of Parliamentary Services chief information officer James Lawson on Monday declined...[Read More]
One giant leap for agriculture as farmers look to space
15 February
Nestled deep in the industrial and commercial centre of a major metropolitan city, a vertical farm has sprouted indoors and its backers are reaching for the stars. Researchers based in Melbourneās Docklands are working with the space agency NASA...[Read More]
Drug study seeks to combat ovarian cancer chemotherapy
8 February
Treatment for ovarian cancer could come in the shape of small tablets in the future after researchers in Queensland were awarded a grant to investigate alternative approaches to tackling the disease. Ovarian cancer affected an estimated 1300...[Read More]
Glowing material may cut out internal stitches
1 February
A new glowing medical material is being touted as a promising alternative to mesh implants and internal stitches. Researchers at Melbourneās RMIT University developed the antimicrobial suture material using a combination of iodine and tiny...[Read More]
Good vibrations help extend battery life
25 January
A nanomaterial exposed to high-frequency sound waves could be the key to extending the life span of mobile phone batteries to almost a decade. Researchers at Melbourneās RMIT university believe MXene can be an alternative to extensively used...[Read More]
Aussies miss out on new medicine frontier
25 January
Many Australians are missing out on a new frontier in medicine, prompting experts to call for more to be done to improve equity in healthcare. Precision medicine personalises treatment by taking into account a patientās genetic make-up, their...[Read More]
New light therapy shoots down superbugs
18 January
A new light therapy can kill off some of the worst antibiotic-resistant superbugs in what South Australian researchers say will be a game changer for millions worldwide. The therapy, developed by the University of South Australia, has been found to...[Read More]
New year, new job? Beware of scammers
18 January
Jobseekers are being urged to watch out for scammers, with new Scamwatch figures revealing Australians lost over $8.7 million to recruitment scams in 2022. The ACCCās Scamwatch is warning young people in particular, to protect their personal...[Read More]
Aquarium breeds endangered handfish
11 January
A critically endangered fish that uses āhandsā to crawl along the sea floor have been bred at a Melbourne aquarium for the first time. In whatās being touted as a major step towards conserving the spotted handfish, every step from...[Read More]
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
28 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over Ā£2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
Smartphone pros and cons, are they a necessity in 2023?
28 December
Since IBM launched the first-ever smartphone called Simon Personal Communicator (SPC) in 1994, a lot has changed. Simon had a touchscreen with a complete keyboard and built-in software that enabled users to check their email, use the internet, and...[Read More]
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
28 December
Australian holiday-makers can expect to see more electric and hybrid vehicles on the roads this festive season as rental firms expand their fleets to include eco-friendly options. And the companies say greener vehicles are in high demand, both from...[Read More]
Australian solar car sets world record
21 December
An Australian made solar-powered race car has narrowly set a provisional Guinness World Record in a 1000 kilometre race, overcoming challenges to claim the title with just six minutes to spare. The Sunswift 7 vehicle, created by a team of UNSW...[Read More]