When it comes to technology and the law, the tech world often leaves the law trailing behind. It can be hard to link the world of Facebook with the world of contract law – even for businesses which use contracts on a regular basis.  Nevertheless, if a company is going...

Medical drones to the rescue After the organ was transplanted into the body of a 21-year-old woman with chronic heart problems, the Indian news media celebrated the "green corridor", a roadway cleared for organ transport, as a heroic feat. Meanwhile, four researchers in Spain were thinking there had to be...

Queensland government appoints Blue Sky founder Mark Sowerby as the state’s first ever chief entrepreneur The announcement, made by Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, comes as the government looks to cement its positioning as a centre for innovation, business and high-growth startups in the country. “My Advance Queensland agenda isn’t just...

  The most powerful tool for increasing business is often word-of-mouth. A personal referral can carry more weight than the cleverest piece of advertising.  So for learning professionals looking to increase their business, it can make sense to engage in structured referral or cross-selling arrangements. While it is possible to...

Putting a computer in your brain is no longer science fiction Technology entrepreneur Bryan Johnson sees a future in which intelligent machines can do things like drive cars on their own and anticipate our needs before we ask. What's uncommon is how Johnson wants to respond: Find a way to...