Technology and engineering

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Going deep: Understanding the mechanics of deception and disinformation

Disinformation has grown to pandemic proportions, driven by digital networks and social media. Understanding its mechanics, from cognitive biases to advanced digital technologies, is crucial in combatting its global impact.

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Harnessing the power of drones for cleaner cities

A new drone waste alert management system that uses AI to detect and manage waste has the potential to improve urban cleanliness and environmental health on a global scale.

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Keeping gas in Australia’s energy mix makes sense

Gas-fired power plants can keep energy reliable and affordable – but they should be used only when absolutely necessary.

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FraudGPT and other malicious AIs are the new frontier of online threats. What can we do?

Widely-available AI tools are supercharging cyber crime, which means we need to stay on top of our online security like never before.

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What are ‘click frauds’ – and how can we stop them?

Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing market for online clicks. But there are measures to prevent this new kind of fraud.

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How consumers can influence who controls AI

AI development is currently held by a small number of companies. Public vigilance can help ensure they stick to ethical use of the technology.

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An eerie ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction. So how do we navigate the risks?

Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.

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Google’s monopoly case builds pressure on tech giants

The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.

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Ransomware attacks: How to prevent them

Ransomware has become a rising threat within government, business and academic circles, but there are ways to protect against it.

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Nuclear power: How would it affect electricity prices for households and industry?

If a future Coalition government was to bring nuclear into the mix, energy costs for residential and, especially, industrial customers would likely increase.

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Giving children a voice on their water futures

A distinctive piece of research is putting children front and centre to set the agenda for discussion regarding water futures and security.

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Finding a fix for Indonesia’s data protection problems

Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.

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E for equity? E-scooter and e-bike schemes can help people on low incomes and with disabilities

Low-income customers who qualify for subsidised rates are five times more likely to use shared e-scooters and e-bikes for daily travel. People with disabilities also value them.

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Deepfakes: When you can no longer trust your eyes

Deepfakes are threatening privacy and security, and while detection methods using deep learning aim to combat the problem, there’s a long way to go.

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Baffled by baseload? Dumbfounded by dispatchables?

The term “energy crisis” is bandied around quite loosely with some confusion around whether the crisis is about prices or security of supply.

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The revolutionary era of ‘self-healing’ rubber gloves

Beyond offering enhanced protection, “self-healing” rubber gloves could significantly contribute to the reduction of waste, resource consumption, and overall environmental impact.

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What happened, and what needs to change

Why did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse? And, just as importantly, how might we make other bridges more safe against such collapse?

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Resolving the hydrogen measurement challenge

A new tool boosts the aim of providing a consistent accounting framework for measurement and tracking of the carbon emissions associated with hydrogen production.

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What’s behind the collapse in the price of nickel?

Australia’s biggest competitor has massively expanded nickel production, funded by Australia’s biggest customer. What can Australia's nickel industry do to survive?

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Major blackout leaves 500,000 Victorians without power

The event has prompted questions about the reliability of the state’s electricity grid. But it’s important to note these extreme winds would have seriously disrupted any power system.

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A young Asian girl looking at hger laptop screen with digital icons swirling in the foreground – education technology concept

Beyond the hype: The practical and ethical implications of generative AI in education

While large language models such as ChatGPT offer vast potential in reshaping educational methods, the challenges are many.

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Food on a programmable plate, part of the Dancing Delicacies project

Dancing Delicacies: New meaning to the concept of ‘playing with your food’

Research in which food can move around a plate and merge with other foods on its own is being positioned as culinary art intersecting with technology – a glimpse into the future of food and computing.

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Improving information systems for better disaster response

To create robust and adaptable digital crisis response centres, we need to have a better understanding of how first responders behave and act during a disaster situation.

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