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After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

Machines doing maths homework are unlikely to take over the world, but life-changing decisions based on computer code are a challenge for society, experts warn.

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

Carbon farm sale lets descendants return to country

A partnership underpinned by carbon farming will enable a big land station to be returned to a local aboriginal corporation in a move described as empowering.

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Regional Australia presents a huge opportunity for technology and innovation, especially if women and young people are better engaged.

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Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools

Australia could build a version of ChatGPT for schools to avoid bogus Internet-derived information being used by students and teachers, an inquiry hears.

New tool to help farmers hit by natural disasters

New tool to help farmers hit by natural disasters

A new directory aims to connect farmers impacted by natural disasters and biosecurity events with Australian government financial and mental health support.

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Call to 'fix the system, not the girls' for tech future

Award billions of dollars in federal technology contracts to firms trying to change the industry, a high-profile group of women have told a federal review.

Sick Antarctic expeditioner on way after 3000km rescue

Sick Antarctic expeditioner on way after 3000km rescue

Australia's icebreaker is travelling back to Hobart after successfully evacuating a sick expeditioner from an Antarctic research station.

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Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland

The federal government will now shoulder a larger share of the financial burden to complete the Marinus Link energy project connecting Tasmania to the mainland.

Icebreaker heads to Antarctic station on rescue mission

Icebreaker heads to Antarctic station on rescue mission

Icebreaker heads to Antarctic station on rescue mission

Icebreaker heads to Antarctic station on rescue mission

Efforts are under way to evacuate an expeditioner from an Australian research station in Antarctica following a medical emergency.

Meta suspends fact-checker ahead of voice referendum

Meta suspends fact-checker ahead of voice referendum

Meta suspends fact-checker ahead of voice referendum

Meta suspends fact-checker ahead of voice referendum

Facebook owner Meta has suspended RMIT FactLab as a partner following claims its program was biased in favour of an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Python parasite found in woman's brain in world first

Python parasite found in woman's brain in world first

Python parasite found in woman's brain in world first

Python parasite found in woman's brain in world first

A researcher has praised an Australian woman's courage after doctors found an eight-centimetre parasite from a python in her brain during surgery.

Businesses want light shone on power station's future

Businesses want light shone on power station's future

Businesses want light shone on power station's future

Businesses want light shone on power station's future

The peak body representing businesses in NSW wants the government to clarify its position on the future of a major coal-fired power station.

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Safety concerns mean Australia's $528 million icebreaker is unable to refuel in Hobart and must instead make a lengthy round trip to Tasmania's northwest.

Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Greenhouse gas emissions are affecting an air current that determines how much rain and heat Australia gets, and it could mean longer droughts and floods.

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Russian mission fails as Luna-25 smashes into moon

In a blow to Russia's space prestige, its Luna-25 mission has failed after the craft crashed into the moon.

'Urgent' need to boost monitoring in Southern Ocean

About 300 scientists have issued a statement urging greater investment in Southern Ocean monitoring to better understand changes to Antarctica's ecosystem.

Nine in 10 government agencies report cyber incidents

The public sector should bolster its protection after 90 per cent of Victorian government agencies experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2022, an auditor says.

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.

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First Aussie female astronaut sees potential Down Under

Dr Meganne Christian is on the shortlist to go to space and she wants young Australians to be given the same chance as her to follow their dreams.

Miners dig in for latest bonanza amid global change

Change can be daunting and mining bosses are facing it on all fronts as thousands gather in Australia's largest outback city for an industry forum.

Indian origin for space junk that fell to earth

A mysterious large object that sparked intrigue when it washed up in WA is from an Indian satellite launch vehicle, the Australian Space Agency has concluded.

National genome screening fast-tracks cancer treatment

More than 20,000 Australians living with cancer will receive cutting-edge screening intended to link them to life-saving trials and treatments.

Aussie-Italian battery supply chain on starting blocks

Australian engineers have teamed up with an Italian automotive firm on a safe rechargeable battery for cars and energy storage with a smaller carbon footprint.

Startups graduate from the lab as tech funder tops $1b

A deep technology funder that brings Aussie startups to life has achieved a $1 billion investment milestone with "mylk", cyber and infinitely recycled plastic.

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.

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