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An Australian tech company just launched a drone app that works even when GPS signals fail, solving a major problem for rescue operations and defense missions. The breakthrough technology is already attracting international attention from India's defense industry.
Australian researchers have discovered that European honeybees possess numerical abilities, potentially using this skill to assess flower abundance in nature. This breakthrough could inspire new biologically-based technology designs.
Revolutionary 3D body scanners photographed nearly 10,000 Australians and detected 500 potentially fatal melanomas before they became deadly. The breakthrough technology could change how the world fights the deadliest form of skin cancer.
An Australian company just turned on a breakthrough solar system in Brazil that generates power day and night. The technology could help fuel the next generation of AI factories with clean energy.
Australian women cricketers in Darwin are now using AI ball-tracking to challenge umpire calls, a first for local cricket anywhere in the country. The technology brings professional-level reviews to grassroots players for a fraction of the cost.
University of Adelaide researchers successfully tested a portable atomic clock at sea for the first time, proving lab-level precision can work in real-world conditions. The breakthrough could revolutionize navigation and communications when GPS fails.
Australian researchers just solved one of quantum computing's biggest problems with a breakthrough that could fit four times more processing power in the same space. The secret? Tiny quantum batteries that keep the system cool and slash complex wiring.
Adelaide company DryFlow Magnetics just secured funding to scale up technology that processes iron ore without using any water. The breakthrough could unlock billions in stranded mining resources while helping the steel industry go green.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
A small Australian web hosting company just solved one of tech's biggest problems: making AI affordable. Their breakthrough could reshape how the world runs artificial intelligence.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
Tennis Australia's CEO challenges his team to reinvent half the tournament annually, turning the Australian Open into a tech innovation powerhouse. The bold strategy just helped break attendance records with over 1.2 million fans.
Australian researchers have created the world's first fully functional quantum battery that charges wirelessly using laser light instead of chemical reactions. This tiny prototype could revolutionize everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
Engineers at the University of New South Wales just pushed a promising solar technology past a barrier that stumped researchers since 2020. Their breakthrough could help create the next generation of solar panels that capture even more sunlight.
A breakthrough technology could save Australia's struggling copper industry while slashing energy use by 50%. The furnace-free process uses saltwater and electricity instead of extreme heat.
A Sydney lab uses nuclear science to verify where fish really comes from, protecting consumers from billions in food fraud. The breakthrough helps ensure Australians get what they pay for when buying premium seafood.
An Australian food-tech platform that helps households reduce waste and save money just launched in India, one of the world's largest food markets. The move could help millions of families make the most of ingredients they already have.
Forty-six Australian scientists just showcased ventures that are transforming research into real companies, from AI cancer detection to turning CO2 into electricity. Over the past decade, the program has helped launch 165 companies that have raised over half a billion dollars in funding.
A Korean Australian farmer in Tasmania is making kimchi with an unlikely Australian ingredient that's winning over locals and helping fermented food take root in regional Australia. Sue Glynn's Weet-Bix kimchi formula is turning heads at workshops while connecting two cultures through food.
West Australian tennis star Talia Gibson crushed her higher-ranked opponent in straight sets at the Australian Open, proving her aggressive style belongs on the world stage. The 24-year-old's journey from match point elimination at Wimbledon to confident first-round victory shows how fast she's rising.
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