Technology
Can CRISPR turn back the clock on ageing?
Life expectancy only seems to go upwards, but how far can it go? Meet some of the bioengineers wielding CRISPR...
Old labels go high-tech to improve customer communication
Researchers have developed technology that allows people to interact with labels on a product's packaging. Could this lead to better...
Is this chip the high-speed internet breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?
Australian researchers are one step closer to creating next-gen optical technologies – essential components for a high-speed internet.
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down...
Unpacking the Internet of Things: Is it really the technology of the future?
As far as buzzwords go, the Internet of Things is in a league of its own. It has been described...
Human-like robots walked up some stairs – here’s why that’s a big deal
Robotics is tricky, and human-like robots especially so, admits one of the field's leaders. But each small step is one...
Can video games improve motivation during patient rehab?
An Australian academic is working on using video games to help improve participation and completion rates in patient rehab.
Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat...
To design a new supercomputer, IBM looks to the human brain for inspiration
The human brain is an amazing feat of wiring, which is why more companies are looking to use it as...
Fat thumbs? This tech could mean error-free texting on smart devices
Sonar technology promises to turn almost any environment into a keyboard for smart devices, meaning you don't even have to...
