New process measures fruit shelf-life
A new process to measure the self-life of fruit has been created by Queensland scientists, who are now looking for industry partners to take it to market.
State
Read more31 May 2024Technology
Robotics strategy guides safe integration
A new national robotics strategy will aim to better integrate automated technologies into workplaces and ensure worker safety.
The strategy, announced the week, outlines
Read more29 May 2024
An overview of the pitfalls of AI answers
Google’s new AI Overviews has demonstrated the risk of relying solely on artificial intelligence-informed information, as warnings surface the next wave of
Read more29 May 2024
Researchers find ‘missing link’ for fast charging
Researchers in the United States believe they have found the “missing link” that will allow batteries to be recharged within minutes.
A team at the University of
Read more28 May 2024
Microwave ovens ‘less potent than candles’
You should be more worried about getting too close to a candle, if you are concerned about the radiation emitted from your microwave oven, according to
Read more27 May 2024
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 more22 May 2024
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 more22 May 2024
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 more22 May 2024
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 more22 May 2024
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 more21 May 2024