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People tend to spend more when using cashless payment methods compared to traditional cash transactions.
Emoji 'touch' tested
Researchers are exploring the potential of ‘digitalised touch’ in social media.
Self-checking could cut misinformation
Australian experts suggest a potential solution to the rampant spread of misinformation on social media.
VR aids birthing distraction
Virtual reality can significantly reduce pain and anxiety for women during labour.
'Giga-goose' find confirmed
After 128 years of exploration and excavation, Flinders University researchers have uncovered the skull of Australia's “giga-goose”.
Basic income benefits tallied
Providing a universal basic income (UBI) worldwide could boost economies and address environmental challenges...
Downstream issues outlined
Experts have studied the inequality caused by rivers that cross major boundaries.
New site for soil science
A new website has been created to enhance understanding of soil science and management.
Water date pushed way back
Research has found evidence that fresh water on Earth appeared about five hundred million years earlier than previously thought.
Night vision tech tested
Australian engineers are working on new technology that could give night vision abilities to normal glasses.
Blood tests for concussion recovery
Blood tests could track the recovery of concussed football players.
Serco slammed for COVID standards
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has criticised Serco, the private operator of Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, for not adhering to strict COVID-19 vaccination protocols.
De-platform effect checked
Researchers have assessed the effect of mass Twitter bans after January 6 riots in the US.
Meta making translation tool
Meta has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of translating 200 different languages, including many that are under-resourced.
AI aids baby brain watch
Artificial intelligence could revolutionise the monitoring of brain development in children.
ANU tests new desal
ANU scientists have developed a novel, cost-effective method for desalinating seawater using heat.
Groundwater heat map released
Research suggests climate change is increasing groundwater temperatures.
Ship rule drives accidental change
A new study suggests shipping emissions regulation may have led to ocean warming.
Strong results for lung drug
A new drug has been described as a “remarkable advancement in lung cancer”.