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Local governments are using AI without clear rules or policies, and the public has no idea

In 2017, the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to determine how likely welfare recipients were to commit fraud. After analysing the data, the system developed biases: it flagged as “high risk” people who identified as female, young, with kids, and of low proficiency…

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At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain

At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.

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Many Australians do not like the way politics is reported. Here’s how it can improve

If you are reading this article, then you are likely to be part of a minority of Australians who are highly interested in politics and political news.

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To map the vibration of the universe, astronomers built a detector the size of the galaxy

Using the largest gravitational wave detector ever made, we have confirmed earlier reports that the fabric of the universe is constantly vibrating. This background rumble is likely caused by collisions between the enormous black holes that reside in the hearts of galaxies.

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97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online – new report

Australians now use social media more often than any other type of media, including TV, radio and websites. While the increased use of social media platforms present new opportunities to access and engage with information, it also introduces serious challenges associated with the spread of misinformation.

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‘They’re my babies’: what our attitudes to backyard chickens reveals about Australians

Chicken – or chooks, as they are affectionately known in Australia – have been a mainstay in backyards for generations.

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Indigenous women are dying violent, preventable deaths. Endless inquiries won’t help unless we act

Recently, a landmark coronial inquiry into the deaths of four Indigenous women from domestic and family violence in the Northern Territory released its findings after a year-long investigation.

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We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves

In many households, screens are part of daily life – from work to entertainment.

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Arts and health working together can change lives. Here’s how Australia can do it better

Arts and health is a broad field defined by its use of the arts to improve health and wellbeing. Practitioners make use of different artistic mediums such as visual arts, creative writing, music, dance, photography and more. This work can take place in hospitals, aged care homes, community centres, theatres,…

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Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south

A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the “great global ocean conveyor belt” is slowing down. That’s a problem because this vital system redistributes heat around the world, influencing both temperatures and rainfall.

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Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress

It’s that time of year when students are waiting for school and university results that could change the course of their lives.

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We knew offshore detention was bad for the mental health of people seeking asylum. Our new research shows exactly how bad

For more than a decade, mandatory offshore detention has been a cornerstone of Australia’s strategy to deter people who arrive by boat to seek asylum. Then there’s onshore detention where people without a valid visa are held in centres and transit accommodation on mainland Australia.

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The fake election bomb threats caused chaos online. It’s a perfect breeding ground for conspiracies

In the 2020 US elections, Joe Biden’s win against Donald Trump prompted the Trump campaign to file more than 60 lawsuits challenging the result, mostly focusing on swing states.

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Black balls on Sydney beaches are likely ‘fatbergs’ showing traces of human faeces, methamphetamine and PFAS: new analysis

The mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney’s beaches in mid-October were likely lumps of “fatberg” containing traces of human faeces, methamphetamine and PFAS, according to a new detailed analysis of their composition.

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Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s second biggest river – and climate change will make it even worse

The largest wetland on Australia’s second longest river, the Murrumbidgee in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, is drying up. This is bad news for the plants, animals and people who rely on the vast Lowbidgee Floodplain. So it’s important to understand what is going on, and whether we can do anything…

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Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line

More of our personal data is now collected and stored online than ever before in history. The rise of data breaches should unsettle us all.

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s social media posts have had a ‘sudden boost’ since July, new research reveals

On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:

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Ancient mud reveals Australia’s burning history over the past 130,000 years – and shows a way through our fiery future

Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud.

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Why building more big dams is a costly gamble for our future water security and the environment

Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia’s water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer?

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We analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some of them sanitise history

Wikipedia articles related to Australia are overwhelmingly centred on cities, new research has found, with negative aspects of a place sometimes “sanitised” in articles by editors – avoiding mention of discriminatory Australian government policies or violence against First Nations peoples.

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We tried a different preschool curriculum to prevent youth crime. Checking in 20 years later, it worked

There’s been an increased political and media focus recently on so-called youth crime waves, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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We discovered a new fossil species of prehistoric fish

What do the ginkgo (a tree), the nautilus (a mollusc) and the coelacanth (a fish) all have in common?

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Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster

The new Northern Territory government is planning a swathe of changes to alcohol policy.

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Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? A new genetic study looks for clues

We know that boys and girls are produced in much the same frequency. But how – and why – is this 1:1 ratio achieved?

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Should King Charles apologise for the genocide of First Nations people when he visits Australia?

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Australia from Friday on a five-day tour of Canberra and Sydney.

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