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Is rise of AI contributing to decline of Human Intelligence?

Experts raise question has AI learned well how to modify the user’s mind and inclinations

Dr Anukriti Mathur’s breakthrough research to reduce infectious diseases will help millions globally

Dr Anukriti Mathur hopes that her work can further narrow the gap in knowledge of the immune system and lead her to establish her innate immunology-focused laboratory that would foster Australia and India collaborations.

How adventurous female ‘eclipse chasers’ have contributed to science in Australia

Accounts of well-known historic discoveries in astronomy might leave the impression this work was only undertaken by men.

Australia and India to race for space together; more than $20 million in grants available

This collaboration will enable Australian businesses and research organisations to conduct joint projects and build closer relationships with the Indian space sector.

New asteroid sample study offers further hints of space origin for the building blocks of life on Earth

Some of the so-called “building blocks of life” may have been surprisingly common in the early Solar System.

Where does wind actually come from?

Wind systems on Earth vary from the global-scale trade winds and jet streams to local sea breezes, but they all ultimately depend on Earth being unevenly heated by the Sun.

Meet the parrots that carry toolkit around to complete tasks

Parrots are known to be highly intelligent creatures, yet they’ve rarely been observed using tools in the wild.

Police-women keeping Australians safe through science

From collecting evidence from crime scenes and analysing fingerprints, to searching for the truth in the pursuit of justice - some important roles they play in keeping Australians safe from serious crime.

Australian law enforcement using gold to solve crime

VMD involves the thermal evaporation of metals, primarily gold or silver and zinc inside a custom built chamber.  

Dr Sampa Sarkar awarded the prestigious Victoria Fellowship

The expected outcomes of Dr Sarkar's research will benefit future vaccine research, improve Victoria’s capabilities in biotechnology and vaccine development, and lead to better vaccines.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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