Pact puts handbrake on ‘defining technology of our age’
A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.
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Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000
Faster and more reliable internet speeds are part of a federal government upgrade package for southeast Queensland residents .
Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.
King honours Australians for breakthrough invention
King Charles III has given the world's most prestigious engineering prize to a group of Australians whose invention has helped slash solar energy costs.
X formerly Twitter fined $610,000 over child safety
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies aren't living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards
Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.
Artificial intelligence to be trialled in Qld schools
Students in Queensland schools will trial new technology to help reduce teacher workloads, with education programs run by artificial intelligence algorithms.
Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk’s state address
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier".
Nobel Chemistry prize for discovery of quantum dots
A trio of scientists who discovered nanoparticles and quantum dots used in LED-lights, TV-screens and cancer surgery have won the Nobel prize for chemistry.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded for electron study
The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for 'work that gives humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons'.
Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country
A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.
Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland
The federal government will now shoulder a larger share of the financial burden to complete the Marinus Link energy project connecting Tasmania to the mainland.
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Female scientists overlooked in school curriculums
Australian science subjects place an "inaccurate" emphasis on the work of male, European scientists, prompting calls to rework senior school curriculums.
Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia
Greenhouse gas emissions are affecting an air current that determines how much rain and heat Australia gets, and it could mean longer droughts and floods.
Russian mission fails as Luna-25 smashes into moon
In a blow to Russia's space prestige, its Luna-25 mission has failed after the craft crashed into the moon.
‘Urgent’ need to boost monitoring in Southern Ocean
About 300 scientists have issued a statement urging greater investment in Southern Ocean monitoring to better understand changes to Antarctica's ecosystem.
Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason
Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.
Hookworms may hold key to tackling type 2 diabetes
A small trial has found hookworms can reduce insulin resistance in humans, potentially paving the way to help treat metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns
Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.
Palaszczuk heads up Asian energy and jobs trade tour
The Queensland premier is leading a delegation of mayors and business leaders around Asia, as part of efforts to boost the state's trade ties in the region.
Aust warned of complacency as AI infiltrates workplaces
Artificial intelligence will likely have a significant impact on labour markets regardless of whether Australian companies are ready to embrace the technology.
Research to hedge bets on coral climate survival
Scientists have developed an easier way to narrow the selection process for the best coral species to restore reefs as global warming threatens survival.
Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently
Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.
How teachers and tourism could keep mining towns afloat
Mining regions will need support from governments to diversify their economies as the demand for fossil fuels declines, a report shows.
‘Dare to say mining is ok’ and dig in for global change
Governments need to be bold and brave to increase supplies of materials for electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines, the mining industry says.
Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions
Rural Australians continue to turn to technology for quick and discrete healthcare, while the Medical Board cracks down on online prescription providers.
Advance in vaccine quest for highly infectious virus
A vaccine is a step closer for a virus that has the potential to cause the next pandemic after Queensland researchers learnt the structure of a key protein.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
‘Praying helps’ make a phone call in regional Australia
Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.
Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics
Have you ever wondered why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics?