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SCI & TECH4d agoBogong 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 & TECH4d agoSeals 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 & TECH4d agoSeals 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 & TECH5d agoEditas 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 & TECH6d agoData 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 & TECH6d agoAustralian 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 & TECH6d agoColonisation 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
SCI & TECHSep 27Australia summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear at AI inquiryCall to face Senate inquiry follows security breach of Australia's Medicare portal by rogue OpenAI bot in June.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 22Solar and wind supply record 80% of Australia’s main power grid for first timeRooftop solar alone met more than half the demand on the National Electricity Market on SaturdayThe Independent World
SCI & TECHSep 22Two native turtles are vying to survive in a coastal Australian river . One doesnt belong thereTwo native turtles are struggling for survival in a coastal Australian river, with one being an invasive species. This highlights a challenge in local wildlife conservation.australianherald.com · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 22Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statementAustralia has issued a global statement advocating for a deceleration in the artificial intelligence development race. This reflects international efforts to manage AI progress.moreechampion.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 22Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statementAustralia has issued a global statement urging a slowdown in the development race for artificial intelligence. This reflects concerns about the rapid advancement of AI and its international implications.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 21Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statementAustralia is advocating for a slowdown in the global race to develop artificial intelligence through an international statement. This highlights an emerging international policy discussion on AI development.ulladullatimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHSep 20Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulationPM Anthony Albanese asks Apple CEO Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHSep 16Scientists Determine Australia’s Vast Red Deserts Could Fuel a Hydrogen-Powered Energy RevolutionScientists have revealed that Australia may hold the key to generating ample green energy while creating a major export industry, and that it’s buried underneath their feet. The breakthrough centers on magnetite, a mineral found in Western Australia’s vast iron ore deposits throughout the Pilbara region. Researchers at Edith Cowan University’s School of Engineering have […] The post Scientists Determine Australia’s Vast Red Deserts Could Fuel a Hydrogen-Powered Energy Revolution appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECHSep 15Indosol Solar ties up with Australian university to enhance solar technologyTogether, the two entities will co-develop advanced TOPCon cell architectures designed to achieve higher conversion efficiencies, improved degradation resistance, resulting in lower levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for global solar deploymentsThe Hindu