Technology

Packaged meat. | Newsreel

Freshness patches target ‘best before’ waste

Colour-changing freshness indicators could replace “best before” stamps on meat products to avoid waste, based on a new body of research. Researchers at
Read more 22 May 2024
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Robophobia scaring away cafe workers

Use of robots in hospitality settings is causing human workers to leave the industry due to high levels of stress and fears around their job security. Washington State
Read more 22 May 2024
Graphic showing online data collection. | Newsreel

Your de-identified data not so anonymous

An increase in personal data collection has led to concerns de-identified information could be traced back to an individual as datasets are combined. A new report from
Read more 22 May 2024
Man and woman in boardroom. | Newsreel

Cyber security support for small business directors

Directors of small businesses and not-for-profit organisations have access to a new guide which outlines obligations around cyber security. The Cyber Security Handbook
Read more 22 May 2024
Farmer on phone in field. | Newsreel

AI-enhanced weather forecasts for farms

Weather forecasts, boosted by artificial intelligence, are being developed which will provide farmers with information specific to their area of land. Hort Innovation
Read more 21 May 2024
Alpha HAP worker in Gladstone | Newsreel

World-first refinery confirmed for Gladstone

Gladstone will be home to the world’s largest high purity alumina refinery after Alpha HPA confirmed its investment today. The Australian-based aluminium producer has
Read more 21 May 2024
Women sharing on social media. | Newsreel

New social button to find today’s truth

A new social media interface promises to help users avoid spreading misinformation online. In an age where information is shared with the click of a button, when that
Read more 20 May 2024
Donate button on computer. | Newsreel

Donor data at risk from cyber criminals

Australian charities fear their donors’ data is at risk due to lack of funding to deter cyber attack. A group of peak not-for-profit bodies, including the Community
Read more 20 May 2024
Coffee grounds. | Newsreel

Charge into skinny caps for full-strength batteries

Coffee lovers, it’s time to step up, with future battery technology potentially in your latte-loving hands. Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology
Read more 20 May 2024
Aerial view of the port of Brisbane

Robotic efficiency at ports focus of research

Research to improve the efficiency in our ports has received $1.5m in funding from the Queensland Government. Brisbane-based Young Guns Container Crew is developing
Read more 16 May 2024