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‘Drunk’ AI bots more likely to break the rules

Artificial Intelligence systems primed to imitate drunken behaviour are more likely to leak secret information and answer harmful questions. New UNSW-led research found

The brain found to be two distinct organs

The human brain has been found to be two distinct organs that evolved independently over millions of years. A research team, led by Stanford Medicine, said it was

New cues link Long COVID and POTS

Dizziness, fatigue, brain fog and a racing heart are commonly associated with Long COVID but new research suggests these symptoms may indicate POTS (Postural orthostatic

Drug habits traced back to early human civilisations

Humans appear to have started using mind-altering substances tens of thousands of years ago, according to new research. Griffith University archaeologists say that the

Indonesia battling “apex predator” underground fires

Indonesia is experiencing a sharp rise in high intensity, underground peatland infernos off the back of an El Niño-induced dry season. The fires have caused hazardous

Nepal flood rock collapse won’t be the last

By Tirthankar Ghosh and Levan Tielidze On the morning of August 26, a section of mountain near Langtang Lirung peak in Nepal suddenly collapsed. A huge mass of rock,

NASA telescope off to find dark secrets of space

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit. The space agency says it is hoped the mission will unlock

Social media revamp likely after landmark $18b settlement

By Rob Nicholls Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to

Sugar tax could ‘prolong life and prevent cavities’

A new study shows a 20 percent sugar tax could add years to human life and prevent millions of tooth cavities. Griffith University researchers say the tax could prevent

New ‘dragon’ lizard discovered in Thailand

A new species of lizard has been found by researchers in western Thailand. The dragon-like reptile has been named Acanthosaura syrax, based on the dragon Syrax in the

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