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2018 Australian of the Year revealed as noted quantum physicist Michelle Simmons
We finally know who is the 2018 Australian of the Year, and the honour goes to physicist Michelle Simmons in recognition for her work securing Austral…
This robot orchestra asks people to make old tech into something amazing
Every wondered what happened to your old floppy disk drives? Some of them might be making music as part of the Robot Orchestra.…
These top CEOs are working to improve gender equity in the engineering industry
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Is the secret to treating illnesses hidden deep in your cells? This engineer thinks so
One of Australia’s top minds in biomedical engineering wants to change how we diagnose and treat diseases by going straight to the source – our …
This software promises to help boost diversity in tech companies
One software engineer has developed a job interview platform to help recruiters get bias off the brain and boost gender diversity in tech companies.…
Can this unique approach help more parents achieve better work-life balance?
School holidays can leave working parents struggling to maintain work-life balance. That’s why one engineering company is taking steps to make t…
Solar-powered drones: What’s the secret to one startup’s success?
One startups vision of creating solar-powered drones has captured the attention of some big players in the business.…
What happens behind the scenes of the world’s best animation?
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As more spacecraft head out in the ether, who helps guide their way?
When spacecraft near and far phone home, back here on Earth those at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex listen.…