Special prize for radio astronomy's contribution to WiFi
John O'Sullivan from the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) has been awarded the Australian Prime Ministers Special Prize in Science for 2009. The prize recognises his contribution to the development of WiFi. Read more
John O'Sullivan, an Australian radio astronomer who helped develop wi-fi technology has won the Prime Minister's prestigious Science Prize. Wi-fi technology has become an essential part of everyday life. It is found in personal computers, video games, mobile phones and much more. Read more