James Dyson Award opens for big, young ideas that solve problems
The world has lots of problems to solve, and the 2021 edition of the James Dyson Award aims to get young people doing that: solving problems.
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UNSW offers world-first degree in quantum engineering
The world may seem a little bleak at the moment, but it keeps going, and if you're keen to get an edge on education of the future, you might want to check a new type of degree.
Aussie researchers build a bike that can sense fear
Cycling may never be the same again, as Australian researchers come up with a way that could make bike riding safer than ever.
Australian research could see wearables diagnose heart attacks
A smart watch or smart band is great at tracking calories lost, movement, and tracking your sleep, but what if they could predict more serious conditions?
How to learn new skills in self-isolation for free
Need something to stay sane with? If you're spending time inside and tiring of movies or games, you might want to consider a new skill.
Fake apps run wild, what you can do
There are some seriously great Android phones out there, but they can be hampered if they get the wrong app, because there are a lot of fakes on the Play Store.
MIT scientists build a thought-to-speech device
The future is coming, and while that might be perpetually true, a taste of the future has been shown by scientists at MIT, which have made a device that in essence reads your thoughts.
Apple gets to schooling with Melbourne’s RMIT
Keen to be a coding champion with their own app empire? Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” concept is coming to Australia courtesy of RMIT.