The series Humans explores the complex relationships between humans and advanced AI - Newsreel

Intimate robot interactions require new ethical rules

A new paper calls for fresh ethics around human-robot interactions as artificial intelligence is asked to take on more complex roles. A group of researchers from
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Some early humans showed a remarkable ability to survive the last ice age - Newsreel

Some humans survived well during ice age

The last ice age cut the human population in Europe by half but some groups showed remarkable resilience to climate change. University of Cologne-led research, released
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Childhood behaviour is driven strongly by whether kids fear rejection - Newsreel

Fear of rejection drives willingness to conform

Children who expect rejection tend to resist conforming to popular trends or studying hard at school. In contrast, kids who fear being rejected work harder in school and
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Superannuation funds have been hit with a spate of cyber attacks - Newsreel

Super funds battling spate of cyber attacks

Australian superannuation funds that have been hit with cyber attacks are moving to assure members that their funds are safe. AustralianSuper issued a statement on
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The work from home debate has been over-simplified - Newsreel

Work from home debate largely missing the point

By Shane Rodgers When I was in Europe recently, I noticed a prominent billboard from Spotify declaring that its staff could work from anywhere “because they are not
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The new US tariff regime has caused ructions across the globe - Newsreel

Trump tariff mathematics ‘full of flaws’

By Peter Draper and Vutha Hing On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new “reciprocal tariff” regime he says will level the playing
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Plant-based diets have been linked to lower levels of premature death - Newsreel

Plant-based diets help prevent early death

One in five premature deaths could be prevented by better eating habits, according to research that assessed the impact of plant-based diets. The European Society of
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Easter egg hunt

Sunshine Coast brimming with Easter options

Easter fun abounds with these free or low-cost Sunshine Coast Council school holiday events. Packed with boredom-busting activities, there’s something for every bunny,
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Brisbane Catholic Education, St Ambrose’s Primary School, Newmarket (2023)

Don’t miss Brisbane Catholic Education’s Open Week

Finding the right learning environment, facilities and overall fit for your child’s school is often agonising – there are so many questions and difficult
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Lots of families are coming to Queensland over Easter - Newsreel

Queensland tops Easter holiday travel list

Almost one in five Australians are planning to visit a Queensland destination during the upcoming Easter holiday period. Figures released today by Tourism and Events
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