Technology
E-cigarettes: ‘harmless fun’ or dangerous to public health?
Research in the United States report that teenage use of e-cigarettes has more than doubled in previous years. Enthusiasts have......
Blood pressure tests to get simpler and more accurate
Researchers have come up with a new pen-like device that can measure blood pressure far more accurately than the tourniquet......
Indigenous elders are logging on to technology
We practically do everything with a smartphone and tablets or laptops. They save a lot of time in different tasks.......
Is this the end of NBN Co?
Did they jump, or were they pushed? Six out of seven NBN Co Board members have reportedly submitted their resignations......
Can design humanise technology?
How can hidden, complex data be used to transform our understanding of ourselves? The Australian Design Centre has created an......
Dammit Science, Where’s My Hoverboard?
Back in 1899, British engineer Lord Kelvin warned us that radio had no future, and told us not to waste......
Fake twitter accounts: what are your rights?
A Federal court judge has handed down a ground-breaking decision about how Australians can use anonymous twitter accounts. A former......
Raijin – Australia’s most powerful supercomputer
Australia’s most powerful computer was launched at the Australian National University today. The computer is the equivalent of 14 thousand......
Should segways get the green light to move forward?
Segways have received the green light in Queensland as Transport Minister Scott Emerson has approved the use of Segway vehicles......
Government told to get its act together on accessible software
A federal parliamentary committee has told the public sector to develop a government-wide policy on purchasing software that’s accessible for......