What if bioinformatics could measure health for an early diagnosis of disease?

Bioinformatics joins biology and computing together to analyse data from biological samples. Professor Shoba Ranganathan recently hosted a conference that addressed how we can mine biological data to quantify health and develop preventive healthcare strategies.

Food for our future

It is National Science Week from 16 to 24 August, an annual celebration of science and technology in Australia. School children, university students and science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in more than 1,000 events happening around the country.

The post-digital age

The way we store and share information has changed fundamentally over the centuries. Phillip Long, Executive Director of Innovation and Analytics at the University of Queensland, explains how we came to reach the post-digital age.

Adaptive learning – departure from the lockstep model of education

Adaptive learning caters to the individual and aims to meet them exactly where they are at any point in time. Mohamad Jebara from Mathspace explains how technology can help to take adaptive learning to the next level.

How will digital content be delivered to university students? A digital pervasiveness blog

The development of digital content for higher education is changing rapidly. Leon Sterling, Pro Vice Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, explores developments over the last forty years and speculates on the future.

The innovation and migration challenge of mobile learning

The most obvious step for learning organisations seems to be one towards mobility. Anthony Chung says we are only beginning to scratch the surface of the potential for mobile learning.

Innovations in learning

Global Mindset is hosting a conference as part of their Integrating Australia with Asia series on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 in Sydney. The event will revolve around innovations in learning.

Simple ways to improve well-being

Most of the research into well-being concentrates on if and how it can be increased. Justin Cole is part of a team studying the effectiveness of self-help exercises as methods for improving well-being.

What have Big Data, the Internet of Things and Civil Rights have to do with each other?

Where is the connection between the collection of digital data and the civil rights movement? Malcolm Crompton explains and urges us to consider the implications.

The rise of hyper-local social networking

Every social network channel has its specific use. Darren Moffatt says that emerging online technology will connect neighbours, improve community relations and revitalise urban living.

Disruption in the space industry

With new technologies emerging, the barriers to space are continuously being reduced. Jason Held from Saber Astronautics explains how even smaller companies are now able to enter the space sector.

Is Australia ready to thwart the cyber attacks?

There is cause for concern that Australia's change of government has slowed down initiatives to protect businesses and institutions defend against online attacks. Dr Tanveer Zia, a cyber security researcher at Charles Sturt University, calls for the development of an Australian framework.