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Council to investigate phone charging stations across the city

The Adelaide City Council has voted to investigate installing mobile phone, tablet and laptop charging facilities in public spaces across the CBD.

Apps to reduce food waste and save money

Meal planning apps can make life a whole lot easier for people who struggle with shopping lists and have no idea what’s hiding in the back of their pantry or fridge, writes Seona Candy.

Physicist Dr Maria Parappilly who leads the SA node of the national Science 50:50 program.

Targeting more girls in STEM careers

Gender bias, both unconscious and conscious, is being challenged by the Science 50:50 program which aims to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers for girls and young women.

Cyber security fears shouldn’t keep businesses offline

Lower costs and more accessible systems has meant a huge leap in online business activity, with many companies now operating fully in the virtual world.

High tech plan to prevent another Le Cornu at Holden site

A wholesale shakeup of the tertiary sector and reform of BioInnovation SA is set to be outlined in the June state budget, with a multi-million dollar investment in transitioning the South Australian economy beyond its fatal reliance on outmoded auto manufacturing, InDaily can reveal.

Flinders Uni tech banishes blues on Canada’s gloomiest day

Flinders University developed technology has helped Canadians fight back against the winter blues at a special ‘light therapy’ café featuring Re-Timer glasses in Toronto this week.

SA support for innovation plan that swaps mines for minds

Australia's new $1.1 billion plan for innovation and science, switching the country's focus from mines to minds to build our nation's wealth and international competitiveness, has been welcomed by South Australian government and industry.

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Why kids shouldn't have tech in their bedrooms

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