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Quantum computing taps nucleus of single atom
A team of Australian engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has demonstrated a quantum bit based on the nucleus of a single atom in silicon, promising dramatic ...
Avoid charismatic leaders, firms need 'intelligent conservatism'
Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, a new study claims.
Workplace discrimination cuts deep across Australia: report
Nearly a million Australians feel their boss has discriminated against them over recent years, a new University of Melbourne study has found.
The world's internet traffic – on a single fibre
Engineers have optimised the carrying capacity of fibre optic cable, providing a way to boost the performance of networks like the NBN.
The three pillars of manufacturing reform for 2013
In the past year, there has been significant progress made on some reforms to support Australia's manufacturing sector, notably in the anti-dumping area.
China producing more, polluting less: study
Research into a decade of development in China provides little support for the so-called 'pollution haven' hypothesis.
Super nanowire composite solves 'valley of death' riddle
In a world first, a team of researchers from Australia, China and the US has created a super strong metallic composite by harnessing the extraordinary mechanical properties of ...
New technique to transform precious metal recovery
Murdoch University researchers have come up with a new approach to make the recovery of high value precious metals faster and more economically viable.
UK manufacturing, factories get smarter
Research at The University of Nottingham in the UK that could help the manufacturing industry to remain competitive by evolving to meet future challenges is in line for a multi-million ...
Expert warns of 'Earth system contamination' threat
Eighty-three thousand man-made chemicals now circulate freely around the Earth, in water, soil, air, wildlife, food and manufactured goods and people, posing unquantified but genuine ...
Family business operators 'failing to plan for future'
Australian family business operators are increasing their risk of insolvency by failing to plan for the future, according to Antony de Vries, a Sydney insolvency expert.
'Digital bathroom mirror' tech closer to reality
It may seem like something from science fiction, but pretty soon you'll be reading your favourite newspaper in a digital device embedded in your bathroom mirror and then polish off ...
How to sustain productivity with fewer staff
Unemployment rates in Australia have significantly hiked from 5.2 per cent last year to the current level of 5.4 per cent. Job advertisements have slumped to their lowest level in ...
Augmented reality for mobile phones a step closer
A grant worth $122,000 has been awarded to researchers at the University of South Australia, to develop augmented reality (AR) technology on mobile phones.
Liquid metal marbles: new platform for nanomaterials
Researchers at RMIT University have created "liquid metal marbles" — droplets of liquid metal coated in nanoparticles — in a world-first breakthrough.
A cooler planet by design
From hot property to unwanted waste: it's time to rethink the way we design, produce and reuse new products.
Industries to fly and fall in 2013
As Australian companies prepare for the New Year ahead, business information analysts at IBISWorld reveal the five industries expected to soar and the five expected to sink in 2013. ...
New 2D material for next generation electronics
Scientists at RMIT University and CSIRO have produced a new two-dimensional material that could revolutionise the electronics market, making "nano" more than just a marketing term.
Australian nanotechnology 'revolutionary'
Some Australian researchers have made a new material which could revolutionise the electronics market with thinner, faster and lighter gadgets.
Who knows where you are and when?
Australians love their GPS' and mobile location apps, but do they understand what’s happening as they go from A to B?
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