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Quantum computing has reportedly reached a new milestone, massively outstripping the speed of a classical supercomputer.
Face database rejected
Federal Parliament’s security and intelligence committee has rejected plans for a central identity database ...
NSW school focus shifting
A review has found the NSW senior curriculum is too dense and should focus less on the HSC.
Apps studied behind the wheel
A road safety survey has revealed Snapchat is a major threat to drivers.
Laser light for scalable quantum CPU
Researchers have opened a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough experiment: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of light.
Shipwreck scanned for VR dive
Australian computer scientists have helped create a 360-degree virtual dive tour of Iceland’s oldest shipwreck.
NAPLAN switch marked
The body in charge of NAPLAN has given itself a pass mark, despite problems plaguing the move to online testing.
Top honours for leading minds
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 winners have been announced.
Condoms could cut carbon
Experts say effective contraception could reduce future greenhouse gas emissions.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
Quantum twin problem tested
Queensland researchers have devised a new experiment linking an Einstein-devised paradox to quantum mechanics.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
High-tech liquids can be home-brewed
Experts say liquid metal catalysts could be key to capturing carbon and cleaning up pollutants, and they can even be created in the kitchen.
Nobel nod for battery revolution
The Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work in developing lithium-ion batteries.
Punishment improves bee maths
Negative reinforcement appears to be a better way to teach bees mathematics.
Big prizes for top scientists
Some outstanding Australians have been recognised for contributions to science.
Nobel nod questioned
Controversy has erupted over the awarding of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature.
Slip, slop, slap, success
The Sun Smart program which told us all to Slip, Slop, Slap to reduce the rates of skin cancer, seems to have worked.
Cash to attract rural teachers
Teachers are being offered a $50,000 cash incentive to work at Victoria's toughest schools.