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Deepfake detectors vulnerable ahead of election

Australian scientists and international research partners have discovered “major vulnerabilities” in technology used to detect deepfakes, finding none of the market leading detectors can reliably identify real-world use. The...

ANU joins Rio Tinto’s $230m global R&D hub

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian National University will play a role in Rio Tinto’s global $240 million Centre for Future Materials over the next decade, contributing to critical minerals processing, extraction and...

Space agency hunts launch-tracking tech

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The Australian Space Agency is planning to add more space situational awareness capabilities through local suppliers as it prepares for a jump in launch and return operations. On Monday,...

Newcastle uni innovation facility secures $21m grant

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The University of Newcastle has landed a $20.7 million federal grant to build a new innovation facility that will help bring new technologies to market. Announced on Monday, the...

‘Poverty line’ PhD payments draining research

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s universities will push the Albanese government for a $500 million funding commitment in the run up to the election to raise the living allowance for PhD candidates and...

Monash spinout raises $27.5m for cleaner lithium production

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Monash University spinout ElectraLith has raised $27.5 million to advance a pilot plant for the production of an key lithium battery input, attracting investment from local and overseas deep...

In-Q-Tel adds Quantum Brilliance to its portfolio

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The California-based VC firm spawned from the US defence intelligence community In-Q-Tel has grabbed a share of Australian quantum computing startup Quantum Brilliance as a part of its US$20...

Commercialisation advisers tender abandoned after rules breach

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A government tender for highly paid research commercialisation advisers has been abandoned after an investigation found procurement rules had been broken, including “communications” with incumbent suppliers. The Department of...