How can you prove it? With maths!

Finding a mathematical proof is a long, difficult process – involving trial-and-error, grunt work and the occasional eureka moment.

Will a computer take your job?

Computers might one day become smarter than humans, but we shouldn’t forget the power of people in this age of artificial intelligence.

Creatives in the country

Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics may make many urban jobs redundant but blockchain, agtech and other innovations are also set to create jobs in regional Australia.

The US–China tech rivalry reflects contrasting cyber cultures

Whether technology has ‘good’ or ‘bad’ effects can depend on the social and political context it came from, and American and Chinese tech companies have very different roots in their societies.

The robot revolution is already here

The robot revolution is happening right so how much do you know about the impact of programmable machines in your everyday life?

Will 5G networks endanger public health?

Rather than rushing to implement metropolitan 5G networks, or focusing only on the technological, consumer and business opportunities they may provide, Australian policy makers must remember their first duty to protect the public and ensure the new system is safe to use.

Big tech is the real threat to online safety

Vague proposals to protect the public from online harm won’t win Scott Morrison the election, and don’t address the main threat to the public online – the predatory business models of Silicon Valley.

STEM is worth investing in, but Australia’s major parties offer scant details on policy and funding

We’ve had 10 federal ministers with titular responsibility for science since 2007 – five under the Coalition and five under Labor. That variation and a lack of consistent vision has affected Australian performance and the election platforms of the parties offers little hope for change.

Academy of Science welcomes new women in STEM strategy

The Australian Academy of Science has applauded the Australian Government’s Advancing Women in STEM strategy released by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP.

A lack of women in STEM harms Australian prosperity

Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with the current under-representation and under-utilisation of women in the STEM workforce posing a threat to Australia’s prosperity.

Australia needs stronger DNS protection against online fraud

It’s time for government agencies to take the lead to advocate, support and encourage adoption of secure internet standards in Australia.

Fintech can help Australia lead regional innovation

Australia has the potential to become the leading hub for tech and innovation in the Southern Hemisphere but will our agile ‘kangaroo’ spirit and supportive mate mentality be enough to jump the chasm separating us from other nations in the region?