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Quantum computing has reportedly reached a new milestone, massively outstripping the speed of a classical supercomputer.
Adelaide tops meth count
Adelaide has the highest methamphetamine use of all cities surveyed in a new report.
Face database rejected
Federal Parliament’s security and intelligence committee has rejected plans for a central identity database ...
Carp call coming
The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) will soon make recommendations about the release of carp herpes virus.
Cold corrosion reviewed
Cold ocean waters are welcomed by beachgoers in the heat of summer, but may in fact be corroding coastal ecosystems.
Drought test for stronger crops
Australian scientists have found a new way to develop drought-resilient crops.
Krill crucial to carbon cycle
Scientists have studied the broad importance of krill – one of the animals lowest on the food chain.
Apps studied behind the wheel
A road safety survey has revealed Snapchat is a major threat to drivers.
Gene-edit precision increased
US researchers claim to have developed a new gene editing technique more accurate than CRISPR.
Laser light for scalable quantum CPU
Researchers have opened a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough experiment: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of light.
Shipwreck scanned for VR dive
Australian computer scientists have helped create a 360-degree virtual dive tour of Iceland’s oldest shipwreck.
Top honours for leading minds
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science 2019 winners have been announced.
Condoms could cut carbon
Experts say effective contraception could reduce future greenhouse gas emissions.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.
Locals linked to Chinese spying
Australia’s top universities could be helping develop mass surveillance and military technologies for China.
Quantum twin problem tested
Queensland researchers have devised a new experiment linking an Einstein-devised paradox to quantum mechanics.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Endometriosis costs plotted
A new study has found endometriosis costs each sufferer around $31,000 per year.