Posts by Gemma Conroy

World-first vision tech combats blindness in diabetics

A new eye-screening technology could tackle blindness in diabetes sufferers and cut out time-consuming specialist referrals.

Blockchain is useful for a lot more than just Bitcoin

While Bitcoin gets all the attention, the blockchain technology it's based on could have applications across business and government.

Using our cutting edge materials science to protect Australian soldiers

A new metal-based smart material can shield our soldiers against a broad spectrum of toxic chemicals, reducing the number of casualties.

Cracked it! A 30-year cold case involving an egg and the mysterious Night Parrot

An egg discovered over 30 years in the Tanami Desert was thought to be from the elusive Night Parrot. But a recent genetic analysis reveals a different story.

The writing’s on the wall for scientific vocabulary

Simon Cox, research scientist in environmental informatics, says that scientific vocabulary, including symbols and measurements, need to be more consistent.