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The United States military has announced plans to deploy thousands of autonomous weapons systems within the next two years as a response to China’s growing power. The initiative, known as Replicator, aims to collaborate with defense and tech companies to produce affordable systems for all branches of the military. The use of military robots has…

Unusual rocks containing greenish crystals were discovered in the Erg Chech sand sea in the Sahara Desert in Algeria in May 2020. Upon examination, it was determined that these rocks were actually remnants of a meteorite called Erg Chech 002, which is the oldest volcanic rock ever found. The meteorite melted long ago on an…

Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of many humans, and there are several reasons why they are so important to us. In addition to their warmth, softness, and ability to inspire unconditional love, dogs possess unique characteristics that set them apart from other animals. As a dog researcher, animal behavior consultant, and dog…

India has achieved a successful landing on the Moon with its Chandrayaan-3 lander, marking a triumph after a previous failed attempt in 2019. This success comes shortly after Russia’s Luna 25 mission failed to land on the Moon and instead crashed into its surface. These recent missions serve as a reminder that spaceflight, especially Moon…

The Y chromosome has always been a subject of interest, especially for men, as it carries genes that determine maleness and sperm production. However, due to its small size and abundance of junk DNA, sequencing the Y chromosome has been a challenging task. Fortunately, new “long-read” sequencing techniques have now allowed scientists to successfully sequence…

The Eureka Prizes, an annual event held at the Australian Museum in Sydney, brought together hundreds of scientists from across the country to celebrate outstanding contributions to science and public understanding of science. This year’s ceremony highlighted various achievements, including awards for a large-scale wildlife monitoring program, a project focused on rescuing endangered orchids, and…

This week, the Russian space agency Roscosmos experienced a setback in its lunar exploration plans. The Luna-25 lander lost control and collided with the lunar surface, ending its mission. Despite this failure, Roscosmos’ chief, Yuri Borisov, expressed Russia’s commitment to lunar exploration, emphasizing its importance for defensive capabilities and technological sovereignty. Roscosmos had hoped to…

Title: Protect Yourself from PayID Scams When Buying and Selling Online Introduction: Every day, Australians use online trading sites like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree to sell unwanted items. However, scammers are constantly targeting unsuspecting buyers and sellers, resulting in millions of dollars lost through fraudulent schemes. One popular scam is the PayID scam, which has…

The energy we obtain from the food and drinks we consume is essential for our bodies to function properly. To determine the energy content of different foods and drinks, there are a few key concepts to consider. Firstly, calories are the units of measurement for energy that you may be familiar with. Another metric equivalent…

AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly human-like, to the point where it can be difficult to distinguish between human and machine. A recent incident involving Snapchat’s My AI chatbot glitching and posting a story of a wall and ceiling raised questions about whether the chatbot had gained sentience. As AI chatbots become more human-like, managing their…

In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers analyzed over 1,200 languages to investigate the theory that languages spoken by non-native speakers tend to have simpler grammar. This theory suggests that as more people learn a language as adults, the grammar of that language should evolve to become easier to learn and use. However,…

Newly published research in the journal Oral Tradition reveals that memories of a volcanic eruption in Fiji 2,500 years ago were preserved in oral traditions. These stories, which were passed down through generations, were not mere fantasies but served as a practical means of local risk management. The eruption, which occurred on the island of…

Stem cells are a unique type of cell in the human body that have the ability to develop into any other type of cell. They hold great potential for medical applications, and researchers are currently conducting trials to use stem cells to replace damaged cells in diseases such as Parkinson’s. There are two main ways…

The app market is flooded with thousands of mental health apps that claim to offer various services such as meditation, mood tracking, and counseling. However, many of these apps have not been rigorously tested or verified for their effectiveness. While some apps connect users with registered therapists, most provide automated services that lack the same…

The Tasmanian devil and the spotted-tailed quoll are well-known meat-eating marsupials, but Australia is home to many other carnivorous and insectivorous pouch mammals. Some of these marsupials are as small as a mouse or even smaller. Among them are the planigales, which are the tiniest of them all. Despite their small size, planigales are fierce…

The tech industry’s attitude towards regulation is changing as the importance of laws in the AI era becomes evident. Ed Husic, Australia’s federal minister responsible for tech policy, is leading a review of Australian law to determine how it should adapt for the AI era. He stated that the era of self-regulation is over. Tech…

Advances in medical technology are paving the way for the use of cells, rather than pills, in detecting, preventing, and treating diseases. This field of medicine, known as cellular or cell therapy, is already being used in certain clinical situations such as faecal microbial transplants for severe gastrointestinal infections and bone marrow transplants for blood…