Remixing reality: new cyber tools to merge remote workplaces

27 April 2010

Architects in studios scattered across the globe will sketch together, and geologists on fieldwork will point out landscape features to colleagues in city offices in real time if Viveka Weiley has his way. Mr Weiley is designing new creativity-supporting digital systems that remix the real environments of colleagues working apart. He will describe these futuristic  Read More...

Disunity weakening war on feral animals

27 April 2010

Conflict between farmers and government agencies is weakening the assault on invasive pests such as feral pigs and dogs, according to new research. The study, by University of York conservation scientist Adriana Ford-Thompson, also showed that disagreements between landholders, and tensions at the city/country boundary over shooting and baiting were restraining the campaign. The study,  Read More...

Pathfinders 2010 conference probes policy in countdown to election

17 April 2010

Leading politicians, Indigenous representatives, public servants and academics meeting at the Pathfinders 2010: Challenge and Change conference at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on May 26–28 will probe federal government and opposition policy on areas including health. Speakers this year at Australia’s main annual innovation conference include Warren Snowdon, Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and  Read More...