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Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild

Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild

Researchers have worked out that spider webs are gold mines of information when it comes to the difficult job of understanding where animals live.

Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

The first human patient has received an implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink company, the billionaire CEO has announced.

AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT

AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT

AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT

AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT

The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.

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Jump into virtual exercises can reduce pain and falls

Jump into virtual exercises can reduce pain and falls

By turning exercise into a virtual game, people can transform gruelling or onerous activity into something fun while improving mobility and easing chronic pain.

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.

Study warns of worse bushfires after burn-offs, logging

Study warns of worse bushfires after burn-offs, logging

Researchers say hazard-reduction burns and logging can make forests up to seven times more flammable and it's time to rethink how they're managed.

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what’s real and what's fake.

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More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

Just days after launching its first AI phone, Samsung has revealed it is considering whether to charge for AI services after 2025.

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Samsung has revealed its first smartphone with generative AI features but experts warn the photos and text it produces need to come with warnings.

'Disinformation takeover' a source of worry as AI grows

'Disinformation takeover' a source of worry as AI grows

'Disinformation takeover' a source of worry as AI grows

'Disinformation takeover' a source of worry as AI grows

Voluntary regulations for AI are on the cards as concerns mount about the emerging technology's impact on jobs, copyright and disinformation.

Quantum deal mines geophysics for hazards, exploration

Quantum deal mines geophysics for hazards, exploration

Quantum deal mines geophysics for hazards, exploration

Quantum deal mines geophysics for hazards, exploration

A hazard and minerals detection deal struck by an Aussie quantum start-up and the US Geological Survey could unlock a new generation of technologies.

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

Ultra-sensitive radio image of star cluster captured

A team of astronomers have produced an ultra-sensitive image of an ancient star cluster, potentially leading to a significant discovery around black holes.

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Researchers have used ancient fossils of sea creatures to determine exactly when the complex life forms first developed hundreds of millions of years ago.

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered native numbats are under increasing pressure from climate change, with a new study revealing the furry predators overheat when the temperature soars.

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Record heat fuelling 'freak' natural disasters: study

Record heat across the world impacted the global water cycle in 2023, scientists have found, contributing to severe storms, floods, droughts and fires.

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.

Climate change could be impacting babies' birth weights

An Australian study of 385,000 pregnancies has found a potential link between exposure to extreme weather during pregnancy and babies' birth weights.

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Artificial intelligence may redefine the limits of human potential and unlock access to technology but it needs people of all abilities to help write the code.

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Digital hand for responders after devastating floods

As storms, floods and bushfires wreak havoc on Australia, a little-known company owned by the nation's governments is in demand for its digital intelligence.

Octopus DNA gives clues about Antarctic ice melt

Octopus DNA analysis has pointed to the likely collapse of an Antarctic ice sheet 120,000 years ago when global temperatures were similar to current levels.

Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push

A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.

Deep sea dormant volcanoes mapped for first time

Scientists hope mapping long-dormant volcanoes in the Southern Ocean can lead to a better understanding of a crucial current surrounding Antarctica.

Google inks solar farm deal to help big data go green

Tech giant Google wants to run on 24/7 carbon-free power by 2030 everywhere they operate, including Australia, which means data storage must go green.

How smart speakers 'could detect domestic violence'

Researchers are investigating whether Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or Google Home speakers should be used to detect violence in homes.

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.

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