Australia is set to get more AI data centres. Local communities need to be more involved
Data centres are the engines of the internet. These large, high-security facilities host racks of servers…
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This 33-year-old is a forester and made $92,0000 in 2024: ‘This is my dream job’
In a world increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability and conservation, the role of foresters has never…
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New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents
In recent weeks, the US State Department implemented a policy requiring all university, technical training, or…
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Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now
This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was…
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The ultimate guide to naming your online store
What’s in a name? More than you might think. The name of your online store is…
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There’s gold trapped in your iPhone – and chemists have found a safe new way to extract it
In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – enough to fill…
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eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Club to outline how her…
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Technology to enforce teen social media ban is ‘effective’, trial says. But this is at odds with other evidence
Technologies to enforce the Australian government’s social media ban for under 16s are “private, robust and…
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E-bikes and e-scooters are popular – but dangerous. A transport expert explains how to make them safer
Last weekend a pedestrian in Perth tragically died after being struck by an e-scooter. This followed…
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One year ago, Australia scrapped a key equity in STEM program. Where are we now?
In June 2024, the Australian government ended the Women in STEM Ambassador program. The decision followed…
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Domain Sale in June
When it comes to creating a standout online presence, your domain name is more than just…
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Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may threaten their access
Last week, organisations from Australia’s online industries submitted a final draft of new industry codes aimed…
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How do you feel about tariffs?
In recent years, the implementation of tariffs has sparked heated discussions across the United States, raising…
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The federal government wants to boost productivity. Science can help
In the wake of Labor’s resounding victory in Australia’s federal election earlier this month, there has…
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Saudi Arabia has big AI ambitions. They could come at the cost of human rights
This week, on his tour of the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a…
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A trial is testing ways to enforce Australia’s under-16s social media ban. But the tech is flawed
Australia’s move to ban under-16s from social media is receiving widespread praise. Other countries, including the…
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From GPS to weather forecasts: the hidden ways Australia relies on foreign satellites
You have probably used space at least 20 times today. Satellites let you buy a coffee…
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Avoiding AI is hard – but our freedom to opt out must be protected
Imagine applying for a job, only to find out that an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence…
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Gen Z workers increasingly opt out of college and into the trades
In recent years, the landscape of higher education has undergone a significant transformation. With approximately 2…
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‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: how a dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make a new antivenom
Scientists in the United States have created a new snake antivenom using the blood of a…
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From trends to profits: the best products to sell online in 2025
Whether you’re starting your first business, looking for new products to sell, or launching your tenth…
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The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means
Over the Easter weekend, seven people drowned along the Australian coast. Most were swept off rock…
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Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics
Pundits and political scientists like to repeat that we live in an age of political polarisation….
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‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction
Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the…
