Technology

Busines, Law and Politics

Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app

by Mirella Atherton, Lecturer, University of Newcastle

“Cashback” apps make an enticing promise. You download an app or click on a web browser extension. You go about your online shopping as usual, spend money, but then get some cash back. It sounds simple, right?

Science and Technology

TVs keep getting more pixels – but we are approaching the limits of what our eyes can actually see

by Renee Goreham, Associate Professor, University of Newcasrle

I remember sitting very close to the television as a child and seeing the image was made up of tiny coloured dots, each of which broke down into miniature vertical strips of red, green and blue when I looked even closer.

Science and Technology

Girls to the front

by Rosemarie Milsom

Female high school students in the Hunter are being inspired to pursue meaningful careers in STEM thanks to a unique program created over a conversation at a campus cafe.

Environment

Tackling the chemicals we can’t see: PFAS

by Penny Harnett

PFAS contamination is persistent, but so is the determination of scientists working on solutions to remediate it.

Busines, Law and Politics

From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime

by Zhongtian Li, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, Christina Boedker, Professor, Newcastle Business School, Jing Jia, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, Karen Handley, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School (University of Newcastle) and Nirmala Nath, Senior Lecturer, School of Accountancy (Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa - Massey University)

Once considered to be simply “bean counters”, accountants now play an important role in the defence, investigation and protection against cybercrime.

Busines, Law and Politics

How can you stay safe from cyber attacks? Here are 2 simple checklists from experts

by Jing Jia, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School and Zhongtian Li, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School

“Cyber security” may sound like a far-off worry for big corporations or telcos, but that’s far from the case.

Science and Technology

Is bioenergy ever truly green? It depends on 5 key questions

by Dr Jessica Allen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering

Plans to revive an old coal-fired power station using bioenergy are being considered in the Hunter region of New South Wales. Similar plans for the station have previously not gone ahead.

Our Communities

What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now

by Iftekhar Ahmed

Australia and New Zealand have both faced a series of devastating floods triggered by climate change and the return of the La Niña weather pattern. So it makes sense that Australia has now sent disaster crews to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Busines, Law and Politics

Five in-demand careers

by Ashleigh Milne

The most in-demand jobs set to surge over the next five years in Australia have recently been revealed by the Australian Prime Minister, and it’s no surprise the University of Newcastle is a breeding ground for graduates in fields listed in the top 10.

Science and Technology

Projects to real world: The proof and possibilities of commercialised research

by Shahni Wellington

From leading sustainability technology, to treating cancer, and revolutionising education – the University of Newcastle is changing the game.

Science and Technology

How two satellites packing lasers and microwaves are helping us predict floods

by Joe Frost

Using satellites, lasers and microwaves, Professor Shin-Chan Han is working with some of the most accurate measurements of gravity humankind has ever recorded. But while these instruments are hundreds of kilometres above our heads in space, their applications could change the way we prepare ourselves for flooding here on Earth.

Science and Technology

The next big thing in energy that’s already here – Hydrogen

by Sheena Martin

Greenest ride? Why this hydrogen fuel produced from thin air and sunshine is sure to rev you up.

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