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'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

'Super-fast laser' technology could reach moon mission

Australian scientists developing new optical technology say it will be 1000 times faster than the radio waves currently used to communicate in space.

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'Dare to say mining is ok' and dig in for global change

'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.

Sleep on: wind farms no worse than traffic, says study

Sleep on: wind farms no worse than traffic, says study

Sleep on: wind farms no worse than traffic, says study

Sleep on: wind farms no worse than traffic, says study

A Flinders University study has found that noise generated by wind farms is no more problematic for sleep than traffic noise.

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Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

The government has flagged Australians will verify their identities with biometric data such as facial images, as part of a plan to better protect their data.

Weak passwords have led to $194m being lost to scams

Weak passwords have led to $194m being lost to scams

Australians are being warned to use stronger passwords as more people fall victim to online scams, costing the nation more than $190 million so far in 2023.

Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions

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.

Ancient Indigenous cutting tools found off WA coast

Ancient Indigenous cutting tools found off WA coast

Indigenous leaders are urging increased funding for cultural dives, with 9000-year-old Aboriginal cutting tools discovered off the coast of Western Australia.

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Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

Cost clarity call as power link probe goes underground

The cost and feasibility of putting the crucial HumeLink project underground will be investigated amid warnings the move will triple construction costs.

'Praying helps' make a phone call in regional Australia

'Praying helps' make a phone call in regional Australia

'Praying helps' make a phone call in regional Australia

'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.

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Deadly Science founder out to 'decolonise the lab coat'

Corey Tutt is passionate about empowering young First Nations people in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Law firm investigates cyber hack data release claim

Law firm investigates cyber hack data release claim

Law firm investigates cyber hack data release claim

Law firm investigates cyber hack data release claim

State government information may have been released on the dark web following the hack of a prominent law firm.

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

Brain shape plays greater role in how we think, behave

The shape of a person's brain plays a major role in how they think, with new Australian research that could shed light on risks of mental illness and disorders.

Rare reptile bones uncovered after 107 million years

Rare reptile bones uncovered after 107 million years

Rare reptile bones uncovered after 107 million years

Rare reptile bones uncovered after 107 million years

A team of researchers has confirmed the origin of two pterosaur bones discovered in Victoria more than 30 years ago.

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

Tech competition could hamper Australian economy

A tech race between the US and China would have far-reaching impacts for the globe, with Australian research possibly in the firing line.

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Australia-US compact to help keep up with the bad guys

The sharing of artificial intelligence and encryption technology will part of Australia's deeper relationship with the US under an industrial-scale pact.

Remote internet boost to counter skyrocketing Starlink

The NBN is rolling out more fixed wireless infrastructure and examining new technologies to address a decline in customers in its satellite internet service.

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