Category: Resources

A recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that the lungworm parasites found in cane toads in Australia are evolving to be better at infecting their hosts.…

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is reportedly seeking $7 trillion in investment to produce computer chips for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Altman also believes that the future AI-saturated world will require a significant increase in energy, potentially necessitating a breakthrough like nuclear fusion.…

The Australian government has accelerated its plans to criminalize doxing, drawing attention to the dangers of releasing individuals’ private information to the public. This response comes after the public release of a WhatsApp group’s private chat logs, which included almost 600 names of Australian Jewish creative artists discussing the Israel-Hamas war.…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent, with generative AI tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Gemini gaining significant attention. However, AI as an academic discipline has a longer history and encompasses a wide range of applications beyond fantasy-image generators.…

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras tour is set to arrive in Australia later this month, with sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne. However, with a large number of fans unable to secure tickets, fraudsters are taking advantage of the situation.…

Micellar water is a popular product used for removing makeup and sunscreen. It contains micelles, which are clusters of molecules that effectively remove oily substances. Micelles are formed by surfactants, which have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.…

Australian supermarket chain Coles has signed a three-year deal with US tech company Palantir Technologies to deploy its tools across more than 840 supermarkets. Coles aims to use Palantir’s software to optimize its workforce and cut costs as part of its plan to save a billion dollars over the next four years.…

Since the first atomic bomb detonation in 1945, over 2,000 nuclear weapons tests have been conducted by eight countries. These tests are now carried out underground for safety and secrecy, making them difficult to detect.…

A predatory fish that lived over 380 million years ago in central Australia has been discovered through the fossils found in the red sandstone outcrops of the region.…

The incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and content in Australian classrooms has been a challenge for teachers. Often, the approach is tokenistic and lacks cultural responsiveness. In recent years, generative AI has gained popularity in education, with tools like ChatGPT being widely discussed and explored.…

Mars has captivated human imagination for centuries, and now it is becoming a potential destination for commercial space missions. NASA has opened the doors for private companies to submit proposals for missions to Mars, ranging from carrying payloads to providing communication services.…

Local herbivores can cause significant damage to valuable plants, whether for ecological or economic reasons. However, current solutions such as killing the problem animals are increasingly unacceptable due to animal welfare concerns and social pressures.…

Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, recently made headlines by announcing the successful implantation of a device in a human for the first time. The company’s PRIME study, which aims to develop a brain implant that allows people with paralysis to control external devices using their thoughts, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.…

An article published earlier this week discussed the use of generative AI in image editing and design tools like Photoshop and Canva. The article highlighted a recent incident where Channel Nine altered an image of Victorian MP Georgie Purcell, causing controversy and accusations of sexism.…

The popularity of virtual reality (VR) headsets among both adults and children is on the rise. These headsets are part of extended reality environments that offer realistic and immersive experiences.…

Parking is currently undergoing two revolutions: the rise of parking apps and a reassessment of the need for so much parking space. Apps like EasyPark, CellOPark, and PayStay offer drivers the convenience of pay-as-you-go parking adjusted to the minute and location through a smartphone app.…

Apple is set to release its mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, to the public in the United States this week. Despite skepticism from critics, the company has already pre-sold 180,000 units of the $3,500 device.…

The emergence of early relationships between flower color and animal pollinators has been a long-standing mystery. However, a recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society has shed light on this phenomenon by examining the visual environments in which the ancestors of modern bees foraged from flowers.…

Every year, a group of experts in nuclear, climate, and technology fields gather to determine the position of the Doomsday Clock. The Doomsday Clock, presented by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is a symbolic representation of humanity’s proximity to catastrophe.…

The Australian government is heavily investing in quantum computing, with plans to spend up to $200 million on purchasing a quantum computer from a US company.…