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Are you ready to make friends with an AI-powered robot?

Are you ready to make friends with an AI-powered robot?

He is shaped like a bin and has the curiosity of a six-year-old but Koobo's creator says the robot has the potential to cure loneliness in young and old alike.

Dinosaur secret unearthed after hiding in plain sight

Dinosaur secret unearthed after hiding in plain sight

Dinosaur secret unearthed after hiding in plain sight

Dinosaur secret unearthed after hiding in plain sight

A boulder donated by a mine has been kept at a school for decades before researchers discovered it featured a remarkable collection of dinosaur footprints.

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.

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'Like a warm bath': coral reefs rocked by heatwave

'Like a warm bath': coral reefs rocked by heatwave

Pristine coral reefs off a remote patch of the Australian coastline are under stress from a severe marine heatwave that shows no sign of letting up.

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Rapid melting of 'sleeping giant' Antarctic glacier

Rapid melting of 'sleeping giant' Antarctic glacier

Australia's icebreaker will soon depart on its maiden dedicated scientific voyage to study one of the largest glaciers in Antarctica.

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

More Indigenous Australians may be able to use artificial intelligence and access online services as researchers capture more data about the way they speak.

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Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.

Failed triple zero calls 'not related' to 3G shutdown

Failed triple zero calls 'not related' to 3G shutdown

Failed triple zero calls 'not related' to 3G shutdown

Failed triple zero calls 'not related' to 3G shutdown

Three triple-zero calls failed during a fatal farm fire, but Telstra says its rural mobile coverage upgrades helped other emergency calls connect.

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research

Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Emergency calls did not connect during fatal farm fire

Emergency calls did not connect during fatal farm fire

Emergency calls did not connect during fatal farm fire

Emergency calls did not connect during fatal farm fire

Triple zero calls dropped out during an emergency on a rural property due to weak mobile phone signal, with federal government agencies investigating.

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

The UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to be a reminder of the critical role women play and encourage more to take on STEM careers.

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Kangaroo IVF breakthrough could save endangered koalas

Australian scientists pioneering marsupial IVF breeding techniques say it could pave the way for other marsupial species to be saved from extinction.

Telcos talk up 3G shut down amid 'dire' safety fears

Rural Australians have reported poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G network closure, but the telcos say their coverage is steady or better.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

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Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead

Australia's new chief scientist has weighed in on artificial intelligence, saying the rapidly changing technology presents the nation with a great opportunity.

Chief scientist lights fuse on nuclear energy debate

The nation's new chief scientist is on a collision course with a possible coalition government over its contentious pre-election pledge for nuclear energy.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

Why more AI agents are coming for your pocket in 2025

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence features, paving the way for fierce competition.

No more warnings for misbehaving telco companies

Telcos who are caught breaching their code of conduct will no longer receive a warning before a fine as the government cracks down on bad behaviour.

Australians trust scientists regardless of politics

In Western countries people with right-wing views tend to trust scientists less, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Australia.

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