‘We’re here’: Australia joins the race for US academics
Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.
Australia is throwing its hat in the ring in the global contest to attract US academics amid President Donald Trump's adversarial approach to higher education.
The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.
Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.
Faced with testing 8000 substances to work out how to cut pollution from a key agricultural product, Aussie scientists turned to artificial intelligence.
A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.
Australian researchers believe aerosols maybe the key to disrupting the formation of and ultimately taming killer tropical cyclones before they come ashore.
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.
Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.
Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.
Most young Australians are using generative artificial intelligence tools but some are reconsidering their use or changing career paths due to concerns.
Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.
Brits and Americans use foul language the most online, according to a study whose lead researcher says Australians save their potty mouths for the real world.
Australia's largest known private investment in women's health will fund an institute dedicated to improving the lives of those living with endometriosis.
Users of Google products could allow AI to personalise email replies and more with their own tone and style by allowing it to peer into their private data.
Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.
Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.
The cost of renewable hydrogen could be cut substantially if Australian researchers can scale their latest discoveries involving wastewater.
Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, fallow deer and other wild animals are being tracked using artificial intelligence to free up conservationists' time.
Australians who work from home have cut their commutes by about three hours a week, saving more than $5000 a year in doing so, research has found.
Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.
Medical researchers will use cutting-edge technology to 'print' cancer cells and test treatments on them rather than patients following a $2 million grant.
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.
Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.
Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.
More consumer technology is being approved for medical use in Australia, from earbuds that work as hearing aids to smartwatches that test for heart problems.
Aboriginal place names, protected lands and reserves will be shown on mapping, weather and other apps in Australia as the result of a four-year project.
Leading Australian institutions say a US clampdown on research funding risks projects that could yield global benefits in the future.
A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.
Road rules will need to be changed before autonomous vehicles become more common, or lawsuits could follow.
A world-first experiment led by Australians will put mushrooms in space for the first time and determine if they can be a tasty addition to astronauts' diet.