Aussie scientists are creating the world’s first beer for space? Of course they are
We’ve invented some of the world’s best-known inventions – the pacemaker, the cochlear implant and…More
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Just no: new app lets you identify hundreds of Aussie spiders
Spidentify allows users to browse over 250 native spiders by region, spider family and habitat.…More
Japan unveils latest plan to attract tourists – new toilet symbols
The Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association has developed the set of eight symbols in an…More
Infra-red sensors and voice-activated dialling? It’s not Mission: Impossible – it’s the latest in aged care
Both features are being offered at 48 serviced apartments at WA not-for-profit provider Bethanie’s Menora…More
Robots will care for 80 per cent of Japanese elderly by 2020? It’s true
The Japanese Government says it’s looking to fill a predicted shortfall of 370,000 caregivers by…More
Want a taste of retirement village life? Now you can use Virtual Reality to ‘try before you buy’
West Australian village operator St Ives has launched online VR tours of the apartments and…More
A smartwatch for aged care residents? It’s on its way
Aged care provider IRT Group and Auckland-based software company Jupl have teamed up to trial…More
Desperate for a loo? There’s an app for that – in New York
Billed as “the most unexpected VIP e-ticket in town”, Rockaloo not only allows you to…More
Gates that recognise your license plate? Yes, they’re real
Picture coming home and the gates instantly open for you – it’s what residents at…More
Driverless cars at our aged care homes? It’s happening
Aged care provider IRT Group has joined with UK-based tech firm RDM Autonomous to bring…More