‘It could be the death of the museum’: why research cuts at a South Australian institution have scientists up in arms
Experts say the ‘reimagining’ of the South Australian Museum will destroy its crucial contributions to science. …
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The ‘devil comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks has finally become visible from Australia. What can we expect?
If you look carefully at the night sky, you may spot this fuzzy visitor with the naked eye – but binoculars will help. …
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Visualising the 1800s or designing wedding invitations: 6 ways you can use AI beyond generating text
There’s no escaping generative AI as it infiltrates our workplaces and daily lives. Learning what these tools can do will help you understand their full impact. …
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First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
New research reveals signs of ancient human habitation in a vast cave beneath the Arabian desert. It may have been used as a waystation by Stone Age herders travelling from one oasis to another. …
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AI is making smart devices – watches, speakers, doorbells – easier to hack. Here’s how to stay safe
With 17 billion internet-connected devices worldwide, AI is subtly creeping into our everyday lives – and making us more vulnerable to cyberattacks. …
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Can AI read our minds? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be worried
Brain scanners and AI can turn brainwaves into streams of text – but language only captures a tiny fraction of our mental experience. …
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Can playing Tetris help prevent PTSD if you’ve witnessed something traumatic?
Users of online forums frequently advise others to play Tetris if they’ve experienced something traumatic. The idea does come from psychological research – here’s what the evidence says. …
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We found three new species of extinct giant kangaroo – and we don’t know why they died out when their cousins survived
Some extinct kangaroos may barely have hopped at all. …
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Trillions of tonnes of carbon locked in soil has been left out of environmental models – and it’s on the move
New research shows carbon in soil minerals is much more important than anybody realised. …
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Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law
The age of AI warfare has arrived – and it’s not looking good. …
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