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Byte-size lies: AI has mastered the art of deception
Patterns
If an android tells you it dreams of electric sheep, it may be trying to pull the steel wool over your eyes, as international and Aussie researchers say artificial intelligence (AI) systems are already adept at deception. The team says AIs trained Read more about Byte-size lies: AI has mastered the art of deception
Australia; International; VICAustralian Catholic University|Massachusetts Institute of Technology , USA -
Global analysis of 30m hydrogen energy tweets shows increase from 2015 Paris Agreement
Social Network Analysis and Mining
Australia’s hydrogen energy-related discussion on Twitter (now X), ranked seventh globally, according to an analysis of 30. 7 million tweets conducted by QUT researchers. Japan came in number one. Analysis of tweets on hydrogen energy-related Read more about Global analysis of 30m hydrogen energy tweets shows increase from 2015 Paris Agreement
Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT) -
Further retractions issued for Australian concussion in sport publications
British Journal of Sports Medicine
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted six articles related to concussion in sport authored by its Australian former editor, Dr Paul McCrory and corrected another two as a results of an investigation of the researcher's sole authored Read more about Further retractions issued for Australian concussion in sport publications
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Running under a four-minute mile could be the key to a long and healthy life
British Journal of Sports Medicine
A new study released to mark this week's 70th anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s sub-four-minute mile record has revealed the first 200 runners to follow in his footsteps also share another remarkable trait. A new study released to mark this week Read more about Running under a four-minute mile could be the key to a long and healthy life
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Elephants say g'day with more stink than you'd think
Communications Biology
Elephants like to make full use of their impressive noses when greeting each other – even if their partner's choice of perfume is questionable. Researchers watching African elephants in a Zimbabwean reserve found most greetings involved one or Read more about Elephants say g'day with more stink than you'd think
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Women with gestational diabetes through 2 pregnancies at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes later
JAMA Network Open
Canadian scientists say women who have gestational diabetes during two pregnancies are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes after the second pregnancy. They looked at health records for 431,980 women who had given birth twice, 10,920 of whom Read more about Women with gestational diabetes through 2 pregnancies at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes later
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Bilbies could hop back into mild climate zones
Animal Behaviour
Bilbies bred in a sanctuary in Dubbo have provided researchers with vital clues about how they would fare in temperate Australia where they once thrived. A study of greater bilbies at Taronga Western Plains Zoo has provided some new ideas about how Read more about Bilbies could hop back into mild climate zones
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales|Taronga Conservation Society Australia -
Discovery made into which children will outgrow their peanut allergy
Allergy / The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice
Australian researchers have discovered how changes in antibody levels over time can predict which children are likely to outgrow their peanut allergy. Research at a Glance: A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute led study has discovered how Read more about Discovery made into which children will outgrow their peanut allergy
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Too much screen time causing problems for Kiwi kids
New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
Kids spending long stretches of time in front of screens can end up with dry eyes, back pain, poor sleep, and anxiety, a New Zealand-led review of the research finds. New Zealand students have among the world’s highest digital device use, and the Read more about Too much screen time causing problems for Kiwi kids
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Can environmental carers agree on the best way to look after nature?
PLOS One
A review of 77 studies found there are a wide variety of environmental "stewards" taking action to protect nature in Aotearoa. These groups include farmers, white-water rafters, Māori youth, and many others. However, the research authors found the Read more about Can environmental carers agree on the best way to look after nature?
New ZealandUniversity of Canterbury|University of Waikato|Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research
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