Mirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality − a synthetic biologist explains how mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth
Most major biological molecules, including all proteins, DNA and RNA, point in one direction or…
Here’s how researchers are helping AIs get their facts straight
AI has made it easier than ever to find information: Ask ChatGPT almost anything, and…
Thousands of Australian pets may soon have ‘useless’ microchips. It’s a symptom of a bigger problem
Late last year, rumours swirled online that HomeSafeID, a private Australian pet microchip registry, had…
Google has dropped its promise not to use AI for weapons. It’s part of a troubling trend
Last week, Google quietly abandoned a long-standing commitment to not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology…
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the…
Using smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging can reduce food waste
Food insecurity is one of humanity’s most pressing challenges, impacting more than two billion people…
AI is being used in social services – but we must make sure it doesn’t traumatise clients
Late last year, ChatGPT was used by a Victorian child protection worker to draft documents.…
Experts have challenged the medical case against Lucy Letby. What about the statistical evidence?
An international panel of medical experts have thrust Lucy Letby back into the spotlight. At…
I’m a sports psychologist and diehard Eagles fan
The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most significant single-day sporting events. It attracts…
The fossil skull that rocked the world – 100 years later scientists are grappling with the Taung find’s complex colonial legacy
Here’s how the story of the Taung Child is usually told: In 1924 an Australian…