A humerus tale about a water-dwelling echidna
One of Australia’s most bizarre type animals have just become a little stranger.
Research led by UNSW Sydney has shone new light on the evolution of echidnas and
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Writing tools raise ‘AI colonialism’ concerns
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based writing assistants are westernising text, negating potential productivity gains in non-western cultures.
A study by researchers at
Read more30 April 2025
Humans still trump AI in assessing moving scenes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inferior to humans in interpreting social interactions in a moving scene, skills vital for self-driving cars and assistive
Read more28 April 2025
Bite mark first physical evidence of gladiator battles
The first physical evidence of a Roman gladiator battling a lion has been found in England.
Researchers say bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery
Read more28 April 2025
The eyes have it for brain research
The eyes may be the window to our souls, but they are also providing scientists with insights to workings of our brains.
A new study, led by the University of Zurich,
Read more28 April 2025
Victoria home to world’s largest care research centre
Sixty of Australia’s largest care service providers will collaborate through a world-leading new research centre in Victoria.
The Care Economy Cooperative Research
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‘Talking’ plants will tell farmers when they are thirsty
Plants and farmers may soon be able to “talk” to each other and ensure the most efficient use of water for crops.
Research out the United States has taken a major
Read more24 April 2025
JCU tests new aerospace ceramic with Lockheed Martin
A North Queensland university has developed a groundbreaking ceramic material that has attracted the attention of one of the world’s leading defence and aerospace
Read more24 April 2025
Art shown to promote wellbeing and bring meaning to life
Researchers have called for art pieces to be integrated into mental health strategies, following research that found viewing works, in any setting, boosted
Read more24 April 2025
No hiding your emotions with new sensor
A band-aid like patch has been developed which can accurately track a person’s emotional state, with the potential to help health practitioners treat stoic
Read more23 April 2025