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New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with increased screen time named a contributing factor. Though scientists believe genetics plays a role in short-sightedness, its prevalence has risen in recent decades likely due to the role technology plays in our lives. Image: Image Credit: Daniel Frank …
Despite the conflict with Russia over the last 20 months, Ukraine is demonstrating resilience to challenges. At the Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane, the City of Kyiv showcased an award-winning app to keep its residents connected and give adequate information about the council and the conflict. Image: Photo by Olga Subach on Unsplash Produced …
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A new research discovered ultrathin nanotechnology could be used as an alternative to antibiotic resistance derived from black phosphorus. This technology could help treat infection and wound healing in patients. Image: Image by D3Damon Produced By: Bianca Mulheron Featured In Story: Dr Aaron Elbourne – Senior Research Fellow at the School of Sciences from RMIT …
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Digital tools such as smartwatches have aided health decisions for years. In order to improve health literacy, individuals must understand the safety of health technologies, health data handling, and interpreting data for better control over their well-being. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson – Director of Digital …
The Bee brain may be small, but in fact Bees have to make quick life preserving decision – all whilst in-flight. How do they do it? Professor Andrew Barron and his neurology team at Macquarie University may have the answer. And robots could benefit from this knowledge. Image: Image – Supplied – Théotime Colin Produced …
The Targeting Scams report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reveals Australians lost $3.1 billion to scams in 2022, an 80 per cent increase compared to the year prior. Scams are becoming progressively more difficult to identify as technologies and tactics improve. Using these advanced tactics, losses experienced by each victim have …
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An open letter calling for a pause on AI development has been signed by over 50,000 people, including Elon Musk and some AI experts. The letter, created by the Future of Life Institute, cites risks that highly developed artificial intelligence could pose to society. Given the power of this technology, experts recognise the need to …
TikTok has been banned from Australian government devices. The decision was made on April 4, 2023 due to government concerns about the misuse of data collected from users. The United Kingdom, United States, Canada and New Zealand have made similar decisions. Currently TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, which reaffirms the possible risk …