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Tsunamis in lakes pose a growing threat

In recent years the world has witnessed some terrifying tsunamis as undersea earthquakes sent mountains of rushing water inland. But that only happens in the sea –

New robot skin to revolutionise carer industry

Robots with flexible human-like skin are a step closer following a breakthrough by researchers at the University of Texas. The research team developed a “first-ever”

3D objects beamed into business meetings

Your next Teams meeting could have an extra dimension to it, with 3D video conferencing looming large on the tech horizon. A Cornell University doctoral student has

Quantum leap in computing cred for Brisbane

Brisbane will become a quantum computing hub, following a $960 million Government investment to lure one of the world’s leading players to Queensland. Technology

AI predicted to reduce the need for call centres

The head of a large Indian IT company has predicted that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will vastly reduce the need for call centres within a year. Tata

Fear of posting leaves content dancing in the dark

By Joe McKay For better or worse, LinkedIn is part of Australian life. Around 70 percent of the adult population (over 14m Aussies) have a LinkedIn account. Global

Facial recognition rules loom over privacy fears

The use of facial recognition technology is facing tighter restrictions as data and identity theft becomes rampant. Even China, which has long been associated with using

Workplace tech boom requires new IT literacy

Queensland firms are needing to lift their information technology (IT) skills to a new level as technology moves deeper and faster into workplaces. Jobs Queensland

Long-range drone to boost remote health

A hydrogen-fuelled, emissions-free medical drone is being developed to enhance health services in rural and remote Australia. The drone will be developed through the

New sodium-based battery can charge in seconds

Korean researchers have announced the development of a sodium-ion battery that can be charged in seconds. The breakthrough is attracting global attention because sodium

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