New app helps people with neurological conditions practise speech

Feb 17, 2016 08:02 am UTC| Health Technology

Researchers at CSIRO and University of Queensland have developed an app called Harlie that is designed to chat with humans. Unlike Siri and Google Now which are designed to answer specific questions Harlie is designed...

Has the barcode reached its 'use by' date?

Feb 16, 2016 15:30 pm UTC| Technology

The ubiquitous barcode has revolutionised the retail industry since its arrival on a packet of Wrigleys chewing gum in 1974. The black and white striped sticker encodes information about the product that can be easily...

Here's how tech firms can drive growth, without making inequality worse

Feb 16, 2016 15:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

For many cities, tech hubs have been key to jump starting economic growth in the wake of the global financial crisis. In an era of uncertainty, tech sector growth is proving to be a driving force for nations attempting to...

Microwaves, Play-Doh and Teflon – how accidental discoveries fuel innovation

Feb 15, 2016 13:19 pm UTC| Technology Science

Accidents will happen and as far as innovation is concerned, thats a good thing. While much of any business persons attention is focused on bringing new ideas to market or making systematic and strategically targeted...

COVID Virus Crisis

How satellites can help control the spread of diseases such as Zika

Feb 15, 2016 10:57 am UTC| Technology Health

The explosive spread of Zika throughout the Americas is raising questions about the best ways to control this and future epidemics. We first need to identify what factors contribute to the spread of Zika and understand...

There's a new addiction on campus: Problematic Internet Use (PIU)

Feb 15, 2016 10:52 am UTC| Health Technology

Problematic Internet Use is now considered to be a behavioral addiction with characteristics that are similar to substance use disorders. Individuals with PIU may have difficulty reducing their Internet use, may be...

Digital Currency Revolution

ASX Reveals Roadmap For Blockchain Implementation

Feb 15, 2016 09:58 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has been showing interest in usingblockchain technology in the countrys financial system. Currently, the ASX uses Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) for settlement...