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iTnews’ Liz Tay has a background in physics and a penchant for developments at the nexus of science and technology. She surveys the world’s top academics to learn more about our world of bits and bytes and covers breakthroughs that will shape the next generation of IT.

Questions, observations and suggestions are welcome at ltay@haymarketmedia.com.au or follow Liz on Twitter at @liztayau.

Photos: NICTA Techfest 2011

Photos: NICTA Techfest 2011

NICTA showcased some 30 research projects at the Australian Technology Park on Wednesday.
Feb 24 2011 10:09AM Strategy
Stanford researchers develop full-duplex wireless

Stanford researchers develop full-duplex wireless

Three antennas to cancel noise.
Liam Tung Feb 23 2011 1:37PM Networking
Space Policy Unit calls for Australian satellites

Space Policy Unit calls for Australian satellites

Technological reliance raises Government concerns.
Liz Tay Feb 23 2011 6:10AM Telco/ISP
US scientists build first 'antilaser'

US scientists build first 'antilaser'

Traps and cancels beams.
Julie Steenhuysen Feb 18 2011 12:00PM Networking
Ants build cheapest networks

Ants build cheapest networks

Supercolony trails follow mathematical Steiner tree.
Liz Tay Feb 18 2011 7:08AM Networking
Researchers build drivers into hardware design

Researchers build drivers into hardware design

Manufacturing technique could yield more reliable drivers.
Liz Tay Feb 16 2011 9:52AM Hardware
Researchers boast first programmable 'nanoprocessor'

Researchers boast first programmable 'nanoprocessor'

Nanowire transistors perform logical functions.
Liz Tay Feb 10 2011 1:32PM Hardware
GPUs boost MASSIVE Melbourne supercomputers

GPUs boost MASSIVE Melbourne supercomputers

Advanced imaging facilities to open in March.
Liz Tay Feb 9 2011 6:00AM Hardware
CSIRO builds robotic 'receptionist'

CSIRO builds robotic 'receptionist'

Doughnut-shaped blimp could guide guests through building.
Liz Tay Feb 8 2011 6:00AM Oddware
Molybdenite shapes as super silicon successor

Molybdenite shapes as super silicon successor

Graphene alternative.
Tom Brewster Feb 1 2011 1:02PM Hardware
Scientists show off cheap plastic touchscreen

Scientists show off cheap plastic touchscreen

Researchers aim to relieve rare earth material shortages.
Stewart Mitchell Jan 31 2011 9:03AM Hardware
Physicists call for alien messaging protocol

Physicists call for alien messaging protocol

Framework for extraterrestrial communications proposed.
Liz Tay Jan 28 2011 12:50PM Networking
CSIRO deploys robotic glider for QLD flood research

CSIRO deploys robotic glider for QLD flood research

Coastal glider to map flood's effects on Moreton Bay.
Liz Tay Jan 21 2011 3:05PM Oddware
Fruit fly brains for wireless deployments

Fruit fly brains for wireless deployments

Scientists apply insect nervous system to distributed computing.
Liz Tay Jan 14 2011 6:01AM Oddware
IEEE elects new president for 2012

IEEE elects new president for 2012

New Day for international engineering society.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2011 5:05PM Hardware
Adelaide mathematicians model internet traffic

Adelaide mathematicians model internet traffic

Academics and industry collaborate for a more reliable internet.
Liz Tay Dec 22 2010 9:09AM Networking
Physicists improve spin information storage

Physicists improve spin information storage

Information stored in nuclear spin for more than 100 seconds.
Liz Tay Dec 17 2010 6:01AM Oddware
Ants solve dynamic optimisation puzzle

Ants solve dynamic optimisation puzzle

Colony behaviour could inspire logistics software.
Liz Tay Dec 16 2010 10:31AM Oddware
Robotic sleeves improve thought-controlled computing

Robotic sleeves improve thought-controlled computing

Scientists build artificial muscle feedback system.
Liz Tay Dec 15 2010 1:28PM Oddware
South Australian satellite supports NASA trial

South Australian satellite supports NASA trial

Successfully tracks SpaceX Dragon launch.
Liz Tay Dec 10 2010 4:41PM Oddware

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