Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum…
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A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to…
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Were the first kings of Poland actually from Scotland? New DNA evidence unsettles a nation’s founding myth
For two centuries, scholars have sparred over the roots of the Piasts, Poland’s first documented royal…
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For the first time, fossil stomach contents of a sauropod dinosaur reveal what they really ate
Since the late 19th century, sauropod dinosaurs (long-necks like Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus) have been almost universally…
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‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in
This week the US Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed two men suspected of bombing a fertility…
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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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Curious Kids: can spiders swim?
Can spiders swim? Waubra Preschool students, Victoria, Australia What a great question! Most spiders don’t swim…
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Astronomers thought the Milky Way was doomed to crash into Andromeda. Now they’re not so sure
For years, astronomers have predicted a dramatic fate for our galaxy: a head-on collision with Andromeda,…
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Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help
The following article contains material that some readers might find distressing. Around the world, knives are…
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Evidence shows AI systems are already too much like humans. Will that be a problem?
What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful,…
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Primal Kitchen co-founder began with $10 jars of mayo — he sold the company for $200M 3 years later
In the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness, few individuals have traversed its challenges and triumphs…
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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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These are the worst-paying college majors
In today’s economy, the pursuit of higher education is often synonymous with the promise of better…
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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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This 21-year-old chose to take a 9-month welding course instead of going to a 4-year college
In a world where traditional educational paths are often heralded as the gold standard for success,…
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Criminalist to Customer Success Ace: George B.
Hey there! February’s rolling in, and it’s not just about chilly weather and cozy blankets. Can…
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Antarctica has a huge, completely hidden mountain range. New data reveals its birth over 500 million years ago
Have you ever imagined what Antarctica looks like beneath its thick blanket of ice? Hidden below…
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Hidden connections of more than 100 migratory marine species revealed in interactive map
From the enormous blue whale to the delicate monarch butterfly, animals of all shapes and sizes…
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Meta’s new AI chatbot is yet another tool for harvesting data to potentially sell you stuff
Last week, Meta – the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp – unveiled a…
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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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What is iNaturalist? The citizen science app playing an unlikely role in Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial
The world has been gripped by the case of Australian woman Erin Patterson, who was charged…
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Domain Sale in May
Looking to give your next project a name that pops, barks, or persuades? At FastComet we…
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How does consciousness work? Duelling scientists tested two big theories but found no winner
“Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes said. “Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use…
