Calls to heat up competition in nation’s postal sector
A tech start-up is pushing for Australia Post's delivery network to be opened up to private players, in a bid to drive competition and boost regional economies.
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Genetic key to likelihood of twins unlocked: study
A Queensland study has found the genetic secret behind the likelihood of women producing twins or having lower fertility.
New genetic research to prevent chronic disease
Researchers have received $8 million in funding to find the key in genetics causing chronic disease to hopefully prevent it in future generations.
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Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images
New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.
Climate change driving fish producers to new technology
As climate change hits the seafood industry, producers are being forced to adapt and seek out new technology to improve farming methods.
AI girl helps authorities deal with child abuse victims
Authorities can improve the way they interview abused children with the help an AI girl developed by Griffith University and a team of overseas researchers.
SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar
A huge satellite powered by flexible, printed solar cells developed by the CSIRO has launched in the US and may help keep others in space.
Hearing loss is twice as common in Australia’s lowest income groups, our research shows
Around one in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild to complete hearing loss.
Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly
More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.
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Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals
All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.
Aussies saved by smartwatches to front tech campaign
Two Australians, rescued in different ways by smartwatch technology, will tell their stories in short films created by Apple.
Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector
Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
Scientists have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to a new treatment for severe asthma, a disease that has limited remedy options.
Discovery of deadly opioid in US wastewater bodes ill
Australian scientists have detected an opioid that is three times more potent than fentanyl in wastewater in the United States, in a worrying discovery.
Atmosphere’s ‘washing machine’ sampled for research
German researchers are taking measurements from the atmosphere above north Queensland in the hope of better understanding what is going on above the clouds.
Delicate matter as new species of tiny mouse squeaks up
Scientists have discovered Australia's smallest rodent, the delicate mouse, is not just one species spanning four states but three.
Breakthrough bacteria research offers treatment hope
Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.
Diet over multivitamins for soon-to-be mums
Prenatal multivitamins are everywhere in supermarkets and pharmacies but taking them may cause more harm than good for mum and bub.
Island dwelling birds more likely to be endangered
Australia's island-dwelling birds are among the species most at risk of extinction, and it might be due to their lack of preparedness for introduced predators.
High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force
Using artificial intelligence technology in risky tasks such as social scoring and biometric identification could be banned in Australia by a new group.
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Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs
A new report recommends changes to support more diversity in science, engineering and technology jobs, as the industry fails to embrace change.
Key roles for women scientists in invasive pest battle
Women scientists are playing key roles in protecting Australian agriculture against invasive species while changing the face of a male-dominated sector.
Drones being used to protect Antarctic biodiversity
Scientists are surveying remote areas of Antarctica with drones, hoping to protect plants and animals in the fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change.
Big opportunities for seed to grow bush food industry
A tiny Australian seed could provide big opportunities for indigenous communities according to new research.
Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia
The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.
Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild
Researchers have worked out that spider webs are gold mines of information when it comes to the difficult job of understanding where animals live.
Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in first human
The first human patient has received an implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink company, the billionaire CEO has announced.
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AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT
The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.
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New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft
Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.
Study warns of worse bushfires after burn-offs, logging
Researchers say hazard-reduction burns and logging can make forests up to seven times more flammable and it's time to rethink how they're managed.
Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality
Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake.