An Astonishing 79% of Women Scientists Encounter Negative Experiences During Polar Field Work
A recent study published in PLOS Climate examined the experiences of women working in polar environments….
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A puzzling intermittent radio signal from space baffles astronomers
Astronomers have made a fascinating discovery of a radio transient unlike anything they have seen before….
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Australian courtrooms are employing ‘Junk science’, putting wrongful convictions at risk
The media is questioning the conviction of Robert Farquharson for the murder of his three sons…
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Is it time to accept that data breaches are becoming the norm and our data may never be truly secure?
In recent days, both Ticketek Australia and Ticketmaster have fallen victim to breaches that have exposed…
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Australia’s prominent STEM gender equity initiative was terminated last week, potentially yielding positive outcomes.
Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador position has been discontinued, according to Science and Industry Minister Ed…
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Earlier Than Expected: Fresh Water and Vital Life Conditions Emerged on Earth Half a Billion Years Sooner
New evidence suggests that fresh water and dry land may have existed on Earth as early…
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New international treaty aims to address the issue of ‘biopiracy’ through patent protection for traditional knowledge
During a conference in Geneva, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reached…
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The Intriguing Connection: How the Cuckoo-Host Evolutionary Arms Race Spurs Species Diversification
The creation of new species and the abundance of species can be attributed to the arms…
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New study reveals potential long-term impact of Tonga’s volcanic eruption on weather patterns
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga) in Tonga on January 15, 2022, had significant…
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The Impact of AI on Australian Democracy: How Can We Respond?
Australia’s election regulator has expressed concerns about its ability to address false AI-generated content related to…
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New Study Challenges the Notion: Primate Brain Size Not Driven by Food Search
Humans and non-human primates are known for their intelligence, thanks to their large brains. However, the…
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Are you spending excessive time on social media and doomscrolling? FOMO could be the culprit.
The internet has had a significant impact on our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors since its inception….
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Understanding the Causes of Landslides: Can Predicting Them Help Prevent Loss of Life?
Last week, a devastating landslide struck several remote villages in the mountainous Enga province in Papua…
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Google’s AI: Losing Touch with Reality by Promoting Unconventional Eating Habits
Google has released a new search feature called “AI Overviews” that uses generative AI to provide…
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Your Clothing Contains a ‘Microbe Fingerprint’ that Could Aid Forensic Scientists in Crime Solving
In criminal investigations, detectives collect and analyze evidence found at the scene to reconstruct the events…
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Unveiling the Remarkable Noses of Monkeys: Shedding Light on Their Evolutionary Journey
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the unique nasal structures of…
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Ancient Timorese Mud Unearths Rare Discovery That Could Rewrite Australasia’s Human Settlement History
New research published in Nature Communications suggests that a large wave of migration reached the island…
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Are certain flight paths more susceptible to air turbulence? How will climate change impact this phenomenon? Get your queries resolved.
Air turbulence is a common occurrence for air travelers, with severe incidents being rare but potentially…
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Concerned about the sale of your address, birth date, or health data? You should be – and the law fails to safeguard you.
A new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reveals that Australians are unaware…
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Stay vigilant for potential scams amidst the uncertain MediSecure breach
An unnamed “commercial health information organization” in Australia recently fell victim to a cyber attack, according…
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Unveiling the Sinister Truth Behind the ‘Dead Internet Theory’ and its AI-Run Web
The “dead internet theory” suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) and bot-generated content have overtaken human-generated content…
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ChatGPT’s ability to simulate human emotion and behavior has significantly improved.
OpenAI recently released GPT-4o, an upgraded version of its AI system that powers the ChatGPT chatbot….
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New insights after 180 years shed light on the mechanism of general anaesthesia in the brain
Every year, over 350 million surgeries are performed worldwide, and many of us will have to…
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Discovering a Hidden Nile River Branch: Unveiling the Enigma of the Pyramids
A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment has shed light on the mystery of…
