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SCI & TECH18h agoOpenMove AI unit inks MoU with Australia's Quintessence LabsKUALA LUMPUR: OpenMove AI Bhd, formerly known as Rexit Bhd, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australia's Quintessence Labs Pty Ltd to explore opportunities in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions.thestar_my · malaysia
SCI & TECH6d agoInside Australia's social media ban for children | Sunday on 60 MinutesLast year, Australia became the first country in the world to force many social media companies to prevent children from having accounts. There are high stakes for children as well as big tech's bottom line. Holly Williams reports Sunday on 60 Minutes.CBS News
SCI & TECHOct 16Social Media Age Gating and Parental Behaviors: Unexpected Outcomes in Australia?It can hardly be surprising that when the government regulates to reduce risks, those partially relieved of the responsibility for managing those risks relax their efforts. The post Social Media Age Gating and Parental Behaviors: Unexpected Outcomes in Australia? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECHOct 15Australian sea drones to combat Pacific drug crimeAustralia plans to deploy sea drones to help combat drug crime in the Pacific region. This initiative introduces advanced technology into efforts to address international illicit activities.irrigator.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHOct 9Bogong Moth Swarms Return to Southeast Australia“Decades ago, spring in Australia meant lifting a towel or opening a curtain to a surprised moth or two fluttering out, as billions of bogong moths migrated across vast swaths of the country’s southeast. But since the 1980s, the bogong moth population has declined drastically because of the increased use of insecticides, habitat destruction and […] The post Bogong Moth Population Rebounds appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHOct 9Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian researchAustralia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 9Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian researchAustralia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHOct 8Editas upgraded at Wells Fargo as Australia approves gene editing trialEditas has received an upgrade from Wells Fargo following Australia's approval of a gene editing trial. This development signals progress in gene editing research and its potential market impact.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHOct 8Data centre opposition is growing in Australia. Is there a middle ground?Australia may have vast tracts of land and political will to support the growth of the artificial intelligence industry, but the development of data centres to power the technology is proving more challenging. Last month, property developer Goodman Group withdrew its application for a 90-megawatt data centre in Lane Cove, on Sydney’s lower north shore, after months of opposition from residents about the potential impact on their electricity and water supplies, noise pollution and other...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 7Australian Gov't Weighs Mandatory AI Incident ReportingIn the wake of an agentic attack against its own Medicare systems, Australia's government is feeling out what regulations might look like for frontier AI companies.Dark Reading
SCI & TECHOct 7Colonisation of Australia led to big increase in wildfire dangerAn analysis of lake sediments in south-eastern Australia has revealed that the expulsion of Indigenous communities in the 19th century resulted in an explosion of tree cover and more devastating wildfiresNew Scientist
SCI & TECHOct 7Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devicesThe world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.BBC World
SCI & TECHOct 5Tech giants push into Australia for AI data centersMicrosoft is expanding AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, while Google has announced a Christmas Island connectivity hub amid reports of a proposed data center there. Australia's abundant renewable energy resources could create opportunities across the supply chain, including green steel, ammonia, and hydrogen.digitimes · china
SCI & TECHOct 2Are Australia native bees thriving or declining ? We dont know but can find outThere is uncertainty about whether Australia's native bee populations are thriving or declining, but the article suggests this can be determined through further investigation. This highlights a critical ecological question regarding local biodiversity.theconversation.com · Australia
SCI & TECHOct 2Australia AI plan touted as optimal despite warningsAn AI plan in Australia is being promoted as optimal despite receiving warnings, highlighting a technology policy decision with recognized potential issues.southernhighlandnews.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHOct 2Australia AI plan touted as optimal despite warningsAustralia's national plan for Artificial Intelligence is being promoted as optimal despite various warnings. This indicates ongoing debate and potential risks associated with the country's AI strategy.singletonargus.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHOct 1Australian tech giant taps into community solar farmAn Australian technology company is investing in a community-based solar power project. This signifies a trend towards renewable energy and corporate involvement in sustainable initiatives.mandurahmail.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 30Moth Swarms Sweep Across Australia. That’s Good News.Bogong moths have been in decline since the 1980s, but this spring the insects have been sighted in the thousands across southeastern Australia, delighting scientists.NYT World