Category: Resources

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.…

Measuring the impact of events like marine heatwaves on marine organisms is a challenging task. Natural changes in biological communities over time and location need to be separated from those caused by human activities.…

The Australian Open tennis tournament is known for its late-night matches, which many Australians enjoy watching. Players consider the prime time slot on centre court a privilege and reward for their hard work.…

When starting an online store, you first must take care of the basics – finding an ecommerce platform, listing products, setting up purchasing, and choosing a shipping carrier.…

Canada’s push for stricter research security is gaining attention, but Australia is lagging behind. While countries like the US, UK, and the Netherlands are taking steps to protect their research programs from espionage and foreign interference, Australia has yet to prioritize research security.…

August 24, 2006, is a day that many of us remember vividly. It was the day when Pluto was removed from the list of planets in our Solar System.…

Japan is aiming to become the fifth country to successfully land a probe on the Moon. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Japanese Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) in September 2023, and it is expected to touch down on the Moon’s surface on January 20, 2024.…

Cybercrime continues to plague modern society, with Australia’s prime minister labeling it a “scourge.” In the 2022-23 period, Australia reported nearly 94,000 cybercrimes, representing a 23% increase from the previous year.…

The Australian government has announced its response to the Safe and Responsible AI in Australia consultation, which received over 500 submissions. Instead of implementing a single AI regulatory law like the EU, the government plans to focus on high-risk areas of AI implementation.…

While exploring the Australian wilderness, it is advised to be on the lookout for animals exhibiting interesting behavior. A recent discovery made by our research team highlights the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters.…

The Australian government has released an interim response to address concerns about the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced the government’s plan, which includes working with industry to develop voluntary AI Safety Standards, options for voluntary labelling and watermarking of AI-generated materials, and the establishment of an expert advisory body to develop options for mandatory AI guardrails.…

A new documentary on Netflix called “You Are What You Eat” features sets of identical twins who adopt different diets for eight weeks. One twin follows a vegan diet while the other follows an omnivorous diet.…

The perception of visual illusions is not limited to humans but is also experienced by many non-human animals. These illusions occur due to errors in perception and can involve various characteristics such as size, brightness, color, shape, orientation, motion, or quantity.…

Scorpions have been around for over 400 million years, making them one of the oldest land animals. They outlived the non-bird dinosaurs, which became extinct 65 million years ago.…

The Gigantopithecus blacki, a distant relative of humans, was a giant primate that stood three meters tall and weighed around 250 kilograms. Despite its might, the species is shrouded in mystery due to the limited fossil record, consisting only of a few thousand teeth and four jawbones.…

Rock art is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering valuable insights into how our ancestors perceived the world. However, studying rock art can be challenging due to varying interpretations and disagreements among researchers.…

The question of what the universe is made of has been a driving force for astronomers for centuries. Scientists have long believed that only 5% of the universe is made up of “normal” matter like atoms and molecules.…

The release of ChatGPT has garnered significant attention for its potential applications in work and education settings. However, one aspect that has received less focus is its potential as a conversationalist and even a friend.…

The prevalence of data in our lives is increasing, with our phones and online surveys collecting information about our activities and preferences. However, despite the growing importance of numbers, people’s numerical skills are declining.…

The wide-bodied pipefish of Aotearoa New Zealand is a unique species that challenges expectations when it comes to mating behaviors. Unlike other pipefish species, where males carry developing babies in pouches, the wide-bodied pipefish has females with a significantly wider torso and brightly colored stripes.…