Monthly Archives: May, 2026

Google’s latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view. Google Sets 2029 Deadline as Quantum Risks to Crypto Security Grow Clearer A new white paper from Google Quantum AI argues that breaking elliptic curve cryptography, the backbone of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and

Cells use a surprising “pearling” motion to evenly distribute mitochondrial DNA. This newly uncovered process may be key to understanding major diseases. Credit: Stock A strange bead-like motion inside cells may be the secret to keeping their DNA—and health—in balance. Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell because they produce the

Facing a hollowing out of services and opportunities after decades of structural decline, it’s no wonder communities in western NSW and Queensland are pissed. Promotional material for Inland Rail (Image: Inland Rail) Whether the now-truncated, budget-blowing Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project was ever worth the billions already spent is a more than reasonable question.

Incredable’s new portal helps healthcare organizations onboard providers faster with AI-powered automation Incredable, a subsidiary of Intiva Health, has announced the launch of its AI-enhanced Provider Portal, built to simplify and speed up provider onboarding. The platform replaces fragmented, manual processes with a centralized, provider-driven experience that improves efficiency while maintaining compliance. Healthcare organizations continue

A doctor charged taxpayers $3.5 million, and another billed for the equivalent of five full-time roles in a single year, an audit of NSW’s porous payment system for contractor medicos reveals. The NSW Auditor-General’s report, released on Thursday, warned that NSW Health’s “significant and persistent weaknesses” in its remuneration processes for 8000 visiting medical officers

Ten years ago, Tom Stewart could have been described simply as “a chippy” who had played in a couple of flags with South Barwon. He was typically Geelong, an ex-St Joseph’s lad with a girlfriend, Emma, from Sacred Heart College, a bunch of close mates, a carpentry apprenticeship and a side hustle on the weekends

If you’ve noticed your dog licking or scratching more than usual, their food could be the reason why. Our furry friends often have sensitive stomachs, which can make knowing what to feed them feel like a never-ending challenge. That’s why more Aussies are ditching kibble in favour of a fresher, more nutritious option to help

MBA Student...Evans Adanya A Ghanaian MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Evans Adanya, has been named among one of five winners of the 2026 Stanford Impact Leader (SIL) Prize, one of the most prestigious social impact awards in global business education, carrying a $20,000 grant. The announcement, made to Stanford’s Classes of 2026