Technology
Google under scrutiny in digital platform probe
20 March
Australiansā access to internet search engines, search quality and the increasing use of generative AI will face further scrutiny from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is probing the provision of general...[Read More]
Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion
20 March
Australiaās economy would receive a $100 billion boost if investment in research and development was increased to three per cent of GDP, the nationās peak science body says. For more than a decade, Australian funding for research and development...[Read More]
SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar
13 March
A 270 kg satellite packed with Australian-made technology has launched in the US and could help to keep other local satellites in space. Sydney-based Space Machines Company revealed its Optimus satellite successfully launched in California on...[Read More]
Australian broadband to get a speed boost
6 March
Millions of Australian households will be able to access broadband speeds up to five times as fast by the end of 2024 after NBN Co revealed plans to revamp its offerings. The company behind the National Broadband Network outlined the proposal on...[Read More]
The woman blazing a cosmic trail in Australian science
6 March
Elisabetta Barberio remembers playing on the streets of a remote Italian village as a little girl, her sense of the world unfurling. āI could go around the village and everyone knew me,ā the University of Melbourne physicist recalled. āI was...[Read More]
Scam alert: Online dating and investment scams
28 February
Last year, financial criminals stole more than $40 million in fake investments from people in Australia through dating websites and social media. These scammers pretend to a real person who wants a relationship with you, spending weeks or months...[Read More]
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
28 February
Australian researchers have discovered a promising approach to create a treatment for severe asthma. Scientists have found a family of proteins called beta common cytokines are responsible for the inflammation and scarring of airways in severe and...[Read More]
Oral bacteria transplants may revolutionise dentistry
21 February
Transplanting bacteria from the mouths of donors with healthy teeth through toothpaste or gel could be the next leap forward in treating tooth decay. The oral microbiome ā the collection of bacteria that naturally occupies the human mouth ā...[Read More]
Health technology cracks code for patients and profits
14 February
Health technology breakthroughs are bringing more jobs, a more advanced health system and better outcomes for patients, according to Assistant Minister for Health Ged Kearney. Some 56 new full-time jobs have been created for every $1 million of...[Read More]
āChemical fingerprintā developed from gin samples
7 February
Chemists have trialled a new technique that takes a āchemical fingerprintā of gin in seconds, which could help producers futureproof their gins and conduct quality control. A team of researchers from Heriot-Watt University worked alongside the...[Read More]
Scam alert: Jobs and āside hustleā scams
31 January
Background Scammers are using fake job ads to attract job seekers looking for extra income. Of all scam types, jobs and employment scams grew the fastest in 2023, costing Australians $24.7 million. This has almost tripled losses from these scams...[Read More]