High-speed rail has been talked about for decades with very little action. The new developments for freight change the metrics.Future-focussed precincts connected by high-speed transport for passengers and freight would literally accelerate the transformation for new jobs and opportunities outside the capital city.  Not just a transformation for Newcastle.Sydney.Wollongong, but for all of us across New South Wales.https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/future-focussed-and-fast

A Tel Aviv University study found that a drug that was designated as an “orphan drug” by the FDA – meaning it is used to treat rare diseases and is subject to separate regulations – can also treat a variety of symptoms associated with autism, intellectual disabilities, and Alzheimer’s disease. “This study is an important milestone on the way to developing a drug, or drugs, that will help children with autism stemming from genetic mutations, as well as Alzheimer’s patients,” Grozes concluded. Read the full article on the Israel Trade and Economic Commission's Website: https://israeltrade.org.au/2021/12/09/drug-for-rare-disease-effective-for-alzheimers-autism-treatment/

Incongruous in the Tasmanian landscape, much like Kubrick's black monolith of 2001: A Space Odyssey. For future visitors to discover - its alien presence suggesting it was put there with intent.And if future visitors can decipher the messages it contains, they could have a glimpse of what caused the collapse of our civilisation.This is Earth's Black Box - a tool for analysis and a warning of the risk we run with how we are mismanaging our climate.To be placed in south-western Tasmania, it is already listening:https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-06/climate-change-earth-black-box-recorder/100621778

Technology and medicine are evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence, robotic assistance, and now 5G telecommunications set to play a critical role in enabling not only robotic telesurgery but also tele-assistance and tele-mentoring https://youtu.be/yB41r_5VrFw

The latest spin-out from a Scottish University - Lupovis, secured pre-seed investment of €700k from a Techstart-led syndicate. Founded in June 2021, the startup is joining a growing number of entrepreneurs developing technologies to turn the malicious cyber actors into the 'hunted' and level up the field for cyber defenders using clever AI and data-driven techniques.Aussie entreprenuers PenTen are also spearheading similar deceptive technology, leaning on their Australian-Defence and Government expertise.Watch this space!https://www.lupovis.io/https://www.penten.com/image credit: Google images

Covid 19 is an invisible air-born battle that "Smart Air" manufacturers fight against with technology. Given the closing of schools and businesses, teleworking, and public fear of contracting infections in indoor spaces, in May 2020, Aura Air developed and tested a "smart air" device to purify indoor air of viral and other pathogenic particles. With a successful campaign, Aura Air is now targetting schools - 1 or 2 air purifiers for every classroom - depending on size - will give parents peace of mind that their child will be safe in schools. Read about Aura Air and other Israeli solutions: https://israeltrade.org.au/2020/10/23/how-israeli-companies-are-helping-to-renovate-the-construction-and-property-