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Helping computers to see 11/7/2012

Driverless cars, robotic mining, smart 'event alarm' CCTV and even at-home stroke rehabilitation - this is the world where computers can see, being made possible by researchers like ...

Asian Century plan 'visionary' but more needed 10/31/2012

The Director of the Griffith Asia Institute has welcomed a "visionary" White Paper on ‘Australia in the Asian Century’, but also sought clarity on the funding commitments required ...

Counting the cost of injury in Western Australia 10/31/2012

A Senior Research Fellow with the Centre Population Health Research at Curtin University is uncovering the true cost of injury in Western Australia thanks to a $150,000 research ...

Australia in Asia 'for good times and bad' 10/31/2012

Flinders academic and editor of Asian Studies Review, Dr Michael Barr, has welcomed the Henry Report on Australia in the Asian Century, but with a message of caution.

Funding cuts will derail Australia's research competitiveness 10/23/2012

Cuts to University research funding, announced by the Federal Government will impact on Australia’s research competitiveness and ability to help the community address major social ...

Safety concerns for inexperienced construction supervisors 10/23/2012

Inexperienced workers are being promoted to supervisory roles within the civil construction sector without the specialist training required, according to a new study by Edith Cowan ...

Clay brings hypersonic craft a step closer to reality 10/16/2012

Hypersonic aircraft that could fly from Sydney to Madrid in less than two hours could be closer to reality following Australian scientific work with clay.

Australia risks developing subclass of working poor 10/2/2012

As Australia's manufacturing sector contracts, a growing number of people are joining the ranks of the working poor with jobs that are low paid, unskilled, insecure and offer few ...

Australia 'at risk' of having all eggs in the Asia basket 9/23/2012

Concerns appear to be mounting that Australia is at risk by having all its economic eggs in the Asia basket amid a slowdown in China and the softening of key commodity prices.

Steel surface allows liquids to boil without bubbling 9/16/2012

Explosions caused by boiling liquid could be reduced by suppressing the liquid from bubbling, according to a new University of Melbourne study.

Taking a quantum leap in future computing 8/13/2012

Scientists have taken a quantum leap forward towards future computing after discovering that 'background interference' in quantum-level measurements, may be the very thing they need ...

Researchers clear the way for affordable fog harvesting system 8/13/2012

A parched inland village in Peru has an innovative water resource thanks to a simple 'fog harvesting' system installed by two University of Sydney honours students.

Sound-powered stove is music to the ears of rural villages 8/12/2012

A revolutionary sound-powered stove and electrical generator is currently being tested in the conditions it was designed for — rural villages in Nepal and Bangladesh.

Laser sensor could help prevent fatal plane crashes 8/5/2012

A low-cost laser sensor, developed by engineers from the University of NSW (UNSW), can quickly and accurately measure the velocity of commercial passenger aircrafts could complement ...

US researchers closer to new thermoelectric 'heat engine' 7/19/2012

Researchers who are studying a new magnetic effect that converts heat to electricity have discovered how to amplify it a thousand times over - a first step in making the technology ...

Study explores apprenticeship, homeless link 7/19/2012

Claims of a growing homelessness risk among apprentices will be the focus of a new study by Flinders University researchers.

Climbing the intelligence stairway 7/15/2012

Founding engineer of Skype and philosopher of modern technology, Jaan Tallinn, believes the impact of artificial intelligence has reached a crucial stage.

How the carbon tax works 6/29/2012

Carbon pricing is essentially about ensuring the economy can grow without emissions growing at the same time.

Full steam ahead for rail supply industry? 6/25/2012

The future challenges and strategic opportunities for the rail supply industry are explored in a new report by ANU Enterprise, the commercial arm of The Australian National University. ...

Coal boom vulnerable to China slowdown 6/25/2012

On the face of it, the outlook is upbeat. An employment graph heading in the right direction. GDP profit up. The Australian dollar reaching for parity with its US counterpart - that ...

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