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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Desperate for Taylor Swift tickets? Here are cybersecurity tips to stay safe from scams
Australian fans who didn’t manage to snag Eras tickets are on the hunt – and scammers are capitalising on this. Here’s everything you need to know to protect yourself. …
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What is micellar water and how does it work?
The molecules that make micelles are in your dishwashing detergent, your body wash, your shampoo, your toothpaste and even many foods. They are there to help the water interact with the dirt and oils. …
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Solving the supermarket: why Coles just hired US defence contractor Palantir
Coles plans to ‘optimise its workforce’ with big data and AI tools from a controversial tech company. …
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Underground nuclear tests are hard to detect. A new method can spot them 99% of the time
Listening for underground nuclear explosions amid the constant rumble of earthquakes is like looking for a needle that may not exist in a haystack the size of a planet. …
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Ice ages were not as dry as we thought, according to surprising new Australian cave study
Despite cold temperatures, water was relatively abundant in much of the southern hemisphere during ice ages. …
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A 380-million-year old predatory fish from Central Australia is finally named after decades of digging
For decades, the sandstone in central Australia yielded tantalising segments of some sort of fossil fish. Now, we have finally pieced together a complete picture of this remarkable species. …
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NASA is looking for commercial Mars missions. Do people still want to go to Mars?
Mars has been a popular destination since space exploration began – and there are plenty of people who’d love to go there. …
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Our ancient primate ancestors had an appetite for soft fruits – and their diet shaped human evolution
New fossil studies tell us our ancient ancestors enjoyed a diet of soft, sweet fruits. This would have influenced where they lived and spread to – and even the evolution of colour vision. …
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Animals keep eating precious plants – we used ‘smell misinformation’ to keep them away
Each year, hungry plant-eating animals do billions of dollars of damage to valuable plants. We need prevention methods that don’t involve killing them. …
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