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The Internet of Things: here, there and everywhere

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The Internet of things (IoT) is influencing our lives, from smartwatches tracking our daily activities and health, to smart homes with light globes, thermostats, cameras and media players working together.

New maths regime releases our fighter jet from testing shackles

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What do fighter aircraft, alligators and hurricanes have in common?

Cyber researcher takes out Rising Star award

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Less than three years into her professional career, Amy Stringfellow has been awarded the ADM Women in Defence 'Rising Star' award for her achievements in Defence science.

Australia’s AI community rises to the challenge

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Australia’s artificial intelligence (AI) community has rallied to a call from Defence and the Office of National Intelligence (ONI) for solutions to key Defence and security challenges.

LHD Landing Craft enhancement program wins Essington Lewis award

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The team behind substantial capability improvements to Australia's Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Landing Craft has taken out the Essington Lewis 'Minor Sustainment Activity' award.

Where next for autonomy research?

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Australian soldiers are exploring the use of robotic and autonomous systems to enhance Army capabilities.
Australian soldiers are exploring the use of robotic and autonomous systems to enhance Army capabilities.

As the prevalence of automation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) has grown, our familiarity with and reliance on autonomy in our day-to-day lives has increased.

Defence scientists investigating flexible work arrangements

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Dr Justin Fidock with Commander of Joint Task Force 629 for Operation COVID-19 Assist, Major General Paul Kenny (left), and Commander Joint Task Group 629.4 Air Commodore Margot Forster receive an update at Keswick Barracks, South Australia.
Dr Justin Fidock with Commander of Joint Task Force 629 for Operation COVID-19 Assist, Major General Paul Kenny (left), and Commander Joint Task Group 629.4 Air Commodore Margot Forster receive an update at Keswick Barracks, South Australia.

Flexible work practices can increase the productivity and well-being of employees and maximise participation in the workforce.

Keeping Defence fuel in tip-top shape

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Defence Civilian Dr David Evans, Senior Chemistry Scientist from the Engines and Fuels Integrity department, prepares to calibrate a machine prior to testing in the Fuel and Lubricants Laboratory at the Defence Science and Technology Group facility, Fishermans Bend, Melbourne.
Defence Civilian Dr David Evans, Senior Chemistry Scientist from the Engines and Fuels Integrity department, prepares to calibrate a machine prior to testing in the Fuel and Lubricants Laboratory at the Defence Science and Technology Group facility, Fishermans Bend, Melbourne.

Defence scientists David Evans and Paul Rawson specialise in the chemistry of aviation and diesel fuels, respectively.

Swarm of students energised and ready to fly

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(L-R): Rhett Hull (DST STEM cadet), Jack Taylor (DST STEM summer vacation student) and Luke Smith (DST STEM cadet)
(L-R): Rhett Hull (DST STEM cadet), Jack Taylor (DST STEM summer vacation student) and Luke Smith (DST STEM cadet)

Each year in December dozens of undergraduate STEM students head to DST Group sites for paid summer vacation placements. Here’s one example.

Novel solution increases our ventilator stockpile

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Invasive ventilators are playing a crucial role in the care of seriously ill COVID-19 patients.

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