Australia’s 2017 James Dyson Award wins with cancer-treating gadget
If you’re a young inventor, changing the world isn’t easy, but fortunately there’s a bit of help to get you on…
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You can’t have technology without science, and so Pickr also covers science news, too. From inventions and innovations to astronomy and Australian firsts, we aim to cover important science stories.
Student robots take to the ring in Sydney for AI battle
Robots might be all fun and games, but there’s some serious technology and serious stakes, evident from the…
Google takes to the stars with ISS Street View
Few of us will ever make it past the stratosphere and venture into space, but thanks to Google’s Street View, we…
NASA offers a safe way for staring at the sun in August
A total eclipse of the heart is one thing, but a total eclipse of the sun is another, and while Australia won't…
Sphero to make more than just toy robots under Misty Robotics
When Sphero started in robotics, it was to help kids learn to code by making very cool, very programmable…
Australian inventors pioneer walking style for wearables security
Australians are responsible for some of the biggest inventions in the world, things like WiFi, and now we might…
CSIRO: over-thinking may prevent you from losing weight
There's a good chance if you think so much that you dwell on everything, your diet will be ineffective. So says…
Aussie scientists develop test that could reduce bowel cancer deaths
Bowel cancer is responsible for over half a million deaths worldwide every year, but a new Australian test could…
Corning’s Gorilla Glass gets stronger than ever
Your current phone is already pretty scratch-resistant, but it isn't drop proof. Your next phone, however, might…
NASA’s next Mars Rover will search for life
The search for little green men on Mars has been a hot topic for science fiction since practically forever, but…