Researchers create a million microscopic robots
19 March, 2019Researchers have created bug-shaped robots that are able to walk, able to survive harsh environments and tiny enough to be injected through an ordinary hypodermic needle.
NSW Govt gets behind the Sydney Quantum Academy
14 March, 2019An initiative of Macquarie University, UNSW, the University of Sydney and UTS, the Sydney Quantum Academy will help train the next generation of scientists in quantum computing.
Graphene wearables at Mobile World Congress 2019
19 February, 2019The Graphene Pavilion is returning to Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 with over 20 graphene-based prototypes.
Waterproof electronic circuits made of graphene
06 February, 2019When graphene is integrated with the metal of an electronic circuit, the contact resistance is not affected by moisture.
ST and Arilou collaborate to detect automotive hacking
25 January, 2019The project seeks to address emerging requests for protection against intrusion via communication buses in automotive body and gateway applications.
3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture demonstrated
24 January, 2019UNSW scientists have shown for the first time that they can build atomic-precision qubits in a 3D device — a major step towards a universal quantum computer.
The power of spin-orbit coupling in quantum computing
21 December, 2018Researchers are investigating pathways to scale up atom-based computing architectures using spin-orbit coupling — the coupling of a qubit's orbital and spin degree of freedom.
New institute to create ethically aware AI
20 December, 2018The Gradient Institute was founded to research the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) and develop ethical AI-based systems.
Scientists create 2D electronic kagome lattice
05 December, 2018Scientists have long been interested in making a 2D kagome lattice because of the useful theoretical electronic properties such a structure would have.
Silicon contamination halves graphene performance
04 December, 2018Researchers have revealed how to fully harness the potential of graphene, the so-called 'supermaterial' anticipated to transform the electronics industry.
You can now operate your tablet just by thinking about it
26 November, 2018The investigational brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to directly operate a tablet device by thinking about making cursor movements and clicks.
AI on the agenda
05 November, 2018 by Lauren DavisArtificial intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon — it's here, and we need to be ready to make use of it.
Plug and Play on the lookout for Vic start-up companies
17 October, 2018The Plug and Play Tech Center seeks to identify a Victorian start-up company in the advanced materials field that will become part of its accelerator program in Silicon Valley.
Driverless car trial greenlit for Adelaide CBD
12 October, 2018The South Australian Government has granted autonomous vehicle technology company Cohda Wireless permission to trial driverless cars on city streets for the first time.
Battery research hub shortlisted for CRC Program
10 October, 2018The Future Battery Industries CRC would harness new energy materials, including lithium, vanadium, nickel, cobalt and graphite, for the future of energy storage.
