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You can't have technology without science, and so Pickr also covers science news, too. From inventions and innovations to astronomy and Australian firsts, we aim to cover important science stories.
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Australian research could help regenerate cells, organs
An idea hailing from Queensland could be the key to regrowing, repairing, and even replacing human tissue and organs, thanks to tiny gels called a microfluidic.
An improbable task: making an AI Dr Karl
Can Australia’s Dr Karl Kruszelnicki be made into a climate change conversing AI? Maybe. All in the hopes of changing the world.
Australian research leads to wearable X-rays for kids
Research from the University of Queensland could just make the humble X-ray easier to take with children, as wearable, flexible glass aims to take medical imaging further.
Could wood be your phone’s next touchscreen?
Imagine if your home’s windows had the durability of wood. Now think of it on your phone, because it might soon become a reality.
TikTok readies a feed of learning in STEM
Amidst a backdrop of being shut out in the US, TikTok is ramping up in Australia with more educational content.
CSIRO builds a koala spotting app to help track adorable numbers
Keeping count of an animal now has an app, and that app could help koala conservation.
How can students get into quantum computing?
Australia is spending big money on a quantum computer, and it could help the country lead in science and technology. How can your kids get in on it?
Aussies build water batteries designed to be safer
A battery built to be safer in storage and recycling has been developed in Australia, and it’s a curious concept, to say the least.
Mirrorless on the moon as Nikon ventures to space (again)
Need proof that mirrorless cameras are hardy and built to survive? Nikon’s latest deal with NASA could well prove they’re capable in the most extreme climates.
