We gave palliative care patients VR therapy. More than 50% said it helped reduce pain and depression symptoms
One person said they wanted a VR experience that allowed them to explore Paris again. …
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Life / Culture
A botanical Pompeii: we found spectacular Australian plant fossils from 30 million years ago
Millions of years ago, widespread volcano eruptions in eastern Australia buried entire forests. Today, these time capsules reveal stunningly fossilised plants. …
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The brightest object in the universe is a black hole that eats a star a day
The black hole J0529-4351 is 500 trillion times brighter than the Sun. …
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Run out of butter or eggs? Here’s the science behind substitute ingredients
In a pinch, the water from a can of beans can replace eggs. But how does that work, exactly? …
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Drowning in ‘digital debt’? AI assistants can help – but we must use them carefully
With work at our fingertips at all hours of the day, it can be hard to disconnect. AI assistants may solve the problem – at least, that’s what big tech wants us to think. …
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Research espionage is a real threat – but a drastic crackdown could stifle vital international collaboration
Australia’s flexible and proportionate response to the risks of research espionage and foreign interference balance security with the necessity of international collaboration. …
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The Jewish creatives’ WhatsApp leak was more whistleblowing than doxing. Here’s why
If doxing is the malicious release of someone’s personal information without their consent, publicising politically charged discussions in a private chat group may not qualify. …
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A secret war between cane toads and parasitic lungworms is raging across Australia
Cane toads are evolving as they spread across Australia. Parasitic lungworms are becoming more infectious to keep up. …
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AI tools produce dazzling results – but do they really have ‘intelligence’?
Existing AI systems learn patterns from very large piles of data – but they have no insight. …
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AI is everywhere – including countless applications you’ve likely never heard of
Artificial intelligence has been around for decades, and is much more than just ChatGPT. Here’s a rundown of some lesser known AI applications. …
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