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Australian police are trialling AI to analyse body-worn camera footage, despite overseas failures and expert criticism

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Egg-shaped galaxies may be aligned to the black holes at their hearts, astronomers find

Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced

Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced

There is reliable evidence social media harms young people – debates about it are a misdirection
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A 41-million-digit prime number is the biggest ever found – but mathematicians’ search for perfection will continue
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Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform – and there’s more to come
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Airlines cancel flights after volcanic eruptions. An aviation expert explains why that’s a good thing
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Artificial intelligence

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Meta now allows military agencies to access its AI software. It poses a moral dilemma for everybody who uses it

Zena Assaad, Australian National University

What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity? And is it really almost here?
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AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?

Ehsan Nabavi, Australian National University

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For Deaf people, train travel can be a gamble. But an AI-powered Auslan avatar can help

Jessica Korte, Queensland University of Technology

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Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here’s how it should apply that to AI

Julia Powles, The University of Western Australia and Haris Yusoff, The University of Western Australia

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Expert life advice

What’s the difference between liquid and powder laundry detergent? It’s not just the obvious
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Right now, the Sun is far more active than predicted – and small satellites are paying the price

NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa
NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa
Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future

Art Cotterell, Australian National University

Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future
Scientists have found carbon dioxide on Pluto’s largest moon – offering clues about how it formed

Brad E Tucker, Australian National University

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The ‘best comet of the year’ is finally here – here’s everything you need to know

Jonti Horner, University of Southern Queensland

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Curious Kids

Academic experts answer real questions from real kids.

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Curious Kids: What does the edge of the universe look like?

Curious Kids: Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?

Johanna Simkin, Museums Victoria Research Institute

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Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

Nicole Granucci, Quinnipiac University

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Curious Kids: what stops meteors hitting Earth and hurting people?

Sara Webb, Swinburne University of Technology

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Curious Kids: what came first, the chicken or the egg?

Ellen K. Mather, Flinders University

Curious Kids: what came first, the chicken or the egg?
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