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AI breaches the threshold of free will

A new study has deemed Artificial Intelligence (AI) has met all the conditions of free will, turning theoretical moral questions into reality. Finnish philosopher and

Plan for comfortable 3D-printed smart T-shirts

A new 3D ink printing process has been developed which paves the way for more versatile and comfortable smart wearables. Researchers from Washington State University

Opportunity for workplaces to combat loneliness

Businesses are well positioned to tackle loneliness, with a new report urging organisations to take a leading role in combating the societal issue. The University of

Wealthiest 10 percent created two-thirds of global warming

The world’s wealthiest 10 percent are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to a new report. A study conducted by the International

Brisbane research identifies genes linked to OCD

Brisbane researchers have identified hundreds of genes directly linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In the first study of its kind, the team from QIMR

E-fashion the new frontier in personal style

The emerging trend of e-fashion has the potential to reduce landfill and counter fast fashion, according to a new report. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth,

Aussie worm slime key to recyclable bioplastics

An Australian worm that uses slime to capture prey, then recycles it, could revolutionize sustainable material design. Researchers at McGill University, in Canada, have

Lessons to learn from TC Alfred ‘practice run’

Heavy balcony pavers being dislodged by the “relatively low wind speeds” of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted a warning from severe weather experts. An

Emotional approach to managing chronic pain

Changing the way the brain processes emotions is key to managing chronic pain, according to a new study. UNSW Sydney Professor Sylvia Gustin said the study trial

Tassie’s clean air the baseline for climate change research

Australian scientists hope to measure the impact of climate change on the quality of earth’s atmosphere by sampling the cleanest air in the world. A team from the

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