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Hey Siri, choose my medical expert
Artificial Intelligence

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert

People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Australia’s $240m green ammonia project
Power / Energy

Australia’s $240m green ammonia project

South Australia’s push to export renewable energy will add 40,000 tonnes of ammonia a year, backed by GBP £37 million for Port Bonython.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jan 2021
Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver
Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Global Stories

University of South Australia stories

Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director

The appointment comes as construction, infrastructure and housing demand keep pressure on software suppliers serving Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws
Digital Transformation

Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws

Smartsheet has launched Australian data hosting with Sydney and Melbourne facilities to meet privacy laws for customers across APJ region and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk
Space Technologies

Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk

Fleet Space Technologies, with SmartSat support, illustrated their satellites' capability to provide high-quality, in-orbit Push-to-Talk voice capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results
AR, VR & Metaverse

Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results

The University of South Australia finds overwhelming evidence in favour of using VR in the courtroom by putting jurors in the middle of a crime scene.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
$199m centre to boost Australia's space technologies
Space Technologies

$199m centre to boost Australia's space technologies

The Cooperative Research Centre for Smart Satellite Technologies and Analytics (SmartSat CRC) will be the cornerstone of space technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
New app uses AI to detect early-stage Parkinson's
Artificial Intelligence

New app uses AI to detect early-stage Parkinson's

The system uses a user uploaded AI to track movement and compare it with known Parkinson's symptoms, and a report is created almost instantly.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone
Cloud Services

Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone

Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research
Optus

Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research

An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne
Firewalls

Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne

Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
EduTech

Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience

Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australian AI cube satellites to revolutionise bushfire detection
Artificial Intelligence

Australian AI cube satellites to revolutionise bushfire detection

Australian scientists have developed AI-equipped cube satellites that can detect bushfires 500 times faster than traditional methods, promising quicker response and potentially saving lives and properties.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Dell EMC to power cloud infrastructure and HPC for eRSA
Virtualisation

Dell EMC to power cloud infrastructure and HPC for eRSA

TANGO is built on edge infrastructure from Dell EMC and VMware and is aimed at enabling collaboration and innovation among researchers across South Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017