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Social Sciences Jun 23, 2023

'A study buddy' that raises 'serious questions': How students approached AI in their first semester with ChatGPT

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November last year, there was intense speculation about the implications of this technology for university teaching and learning.

Environment Jun 19, 2023

Battle for Oak Flat: How Apache opposition to a copper mine became a religious liberty test

On a recent morning about an hour outside Phoenix, the pounding of tribal drums reverberated across the desert from a stand of oaks in the Tonto National Forest, where nearly 20 men had packed into a squat green sweat lodge ...

Ecology Jun 8, 2023

Generation game: Gene-edited mosquitos to fight malaria

Population-level changes in the genetic make-up of one of the world's deadliest animals could provide a key in the fight against malaria, proponents of a radical new technology argue.

Social Sciences Mar 30, 2023

Sex education review: Controversial UK proposals risk failing young people

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has brought forward a planned review into sex education in English schools.

Social Sciences Feb 8, 2023

Here's what to do when you encounter people with 'dark personality traits' at work

Have you ever suffered through tales of greatness from a self-absorbed "friend" who reminds you of Michael Scott from "The Office"—and not in a good way? Have you been betrayed by a colleague out of the blue, undermined ...

Archaeology Jan 11, 2023

Ethical ancient DNA research must involve descendant communities, say researchers

The analysis of ancient DNA allows scientists to trace human evolution and make important discoveries about modern populations. The data revealed by ancient DNA sampling can be valuable, but the human remains that carry this ...

Economics & Business Dec 12, 2022

Will AI decide if you get your next job? Without legal regulation, you may never even know

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated decision-making tools in recruitment is on the rise among Australian organizations. However, research shows these tools may be unreliable and discriminatory, and ...

Social Sciences Dec 8, 2022

Traditional Buddhist teachings exclude LGBTQ people from monastic life, but change is coming slowly

The symbolic image of the silently meditating nun or chanting monk often embodies the Buddhist religion. Such representation may make it appear that Buddhist teachings and practices are grounded in heterosexual norms. However, ...

Space Exploration Nov 17, 2022

What would asteroid mining do to the world's economy?

About a decade ago, the prospect of "asteroid mining" saw a massive surge in interest. This was due largely to the rise of the commercial space sector and the belief that harvesting resources from space would soon become ...

Education Nov 16, 2022

White paper urges governance for AI school grading technologies

Automated grading technologies could soon be rolled out in Australian schools but without robust national guidelines and an independent advisory body, some schools could be left behind.

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