Tech Archives

Virtual tours are now possible at the National Museum of Australia.

A day at the museum: when robots come to life

Today our latest robots come to life. The stars of our Museum Robot project, B1 and B2, will use telepresence […]

Taking humans out of hazardous situations

Underground mines can be hazardous places for humans, which is why the industry is investing in robots and automated vehicles […]

Where is Australia headed? Some future projections

By Beth Fulton– Head of Ecosystem Modelling, Marine and Atmospheric Research Australians want a future of sustainable self-sufficiency and a healthy […]

Cutting emergency waiting times

Have you ever sat in a hospital emergency department? Imagine a busy waiting area filled with people waiting to be […]

A model house with smoke coming out of the windows and doors

Science explodes on the red carpet at the Oscars

By Carrie Bengston The 85th Academy Awards will be televised tonight and high-tech visual effects play a big part in […]

Tassie oysters wear their heart on their shells

Video transcript is available here. Protecting the future of Aussie aquaculture farming through new sensor technology Whether you prefer your […]

Six new science apps in 2013

Last week news broke that Tamagotchi, the 1990s virtual pet, has been reborn as an app. It’s nostalgic for those […]

Alan Dormer standing in the CBD in Melbourne

Research and the future of the services sector

Last week we launched our Digital Productivity and Services Flagship, a $40 million research initiative focusing on the services sector […]

Why we need to invest in the Digital Economy

Today we launched Australia’s largest publically-funded research initiative focused on the digital economy. The Digital Productivity and Services Flagship (DPAS), […]