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Date: 2024-10-16 23:52:50+00:00

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Sapphire Coastal Adventures October 16, 2024 Social media footage reveals little-known ‘surfing’ whales in Australian waters By tapping into observations of Bryde’s whale shared on social media, we found evidence of feeding and “surfing” behaviours possibly never documented before.

Velishchuk/Shutterstock October 15, 2024 Does drinking coffee while pregnant cause ADHD? Our study shows there’s no strong link Previous research has shown a link between caffeine intake and a brain development difficulties for the child. But our new study controlled for factors such as genes and showed there’s no causal link.

Maria Korneeva/Getty Images October 14, 2024 Do people trust AI on financial decisions? We found it really depends on who they are Big banks increasingly use artificial intelligence in their investment decisions and software. But new research shows many people are still distrustful when it comes to technology and their money.

Erik McGregor/Getty Images October 14, 2024 Two decades after decriminalisation, NZ’s sex workers still need protection from discrimination New Zealand decriminalised sex work in 2003. But according to new research, it risks falling behind other countries unless lingering difficulties for sex workers are addressed.

Marharyta Marko/Getty Images October 10, 2024 Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust The lack of transparency in automated property valuations is worrying for anyone involved in the real estate industry. But our new framework audits the AI-generated results.

Bureau of Meteorology via AAP October 10, 2024 Huge waves in the atmosphere dump extreme rain on northern Australia Planet-scale oscillations in the atmosphere can wreak havoc with rainfall in Australia’s north, according to new research.

PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock October 9, 2024 Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50 Australia has been known for having among the highest life expectancies in the world. But our new research shows that may only be true for older people, with those born after 1970 faring much worse.

Pattrick Finnerty October 9, 2024 How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’ African savannah elephant numbers are surging. But for farmers in elephant territory, that can spell disaster. To solve human-elephant conflict, we might need to use smell.

Image Source/Getty Images October 7, 2024 Too good to be true? New study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs A really good deal can make economic sense. But new research shows people are inherently suspicious if an offer seems overly generous.

Matthew Stanton October 3, 2024 How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species A project in Melbourne’s Royal Park has proved city parks and streets can be used as sites for nature repair that help endangered ecosystems and species to survive.

Matej Lipar October 2, 2024 Limestone and iron reveal puzzling extreme rain in Western Australia 100,000 years ago Otherworldly karst landscapes, such as Western Australia’s famous Pinnacles, hold clues about Earth’s climate history – and future.

italianestro, Shutterstock October 1, 2024 The biodiversity jukebox: how sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature Imagine using tailored soundscapes to restore ecosystems, simply by amplifying recordings of sonic cues that attract wildlife, stimulate plant growth and rebuild relationships between species.

John Lund/Getty Images September 30, 2024 Happy, sad or angry? AI can detect emotions in text according to new research A new model looked at more than 3.6 million sentences posted on X, with an 86% success rate in identifying the emotion being expressed.

Timothy Christianto, Shutterstock September 29, 2024 ‘Vegetarian’ possums eat meat when the weather’s cold In Australia, people tend to think carnivores lead the clean-up crew after an animal dies. But brushtail possums – thought to be plant-eaters – also eat carcasses.

The Conversation September 29, 2024 Retraction: why we removed an article about a link between exam results and ceiling height Today we removed an article titled “Should we ditch big exam halls? Our research shows how high ceilings are associated with a lower score”, because the original research has been retracted.

September 26, 2024 Friday essay: ‘I know my ache is not your pain’ – disabled writers imagine a healthier world In our post-COVID age of climate change catastrophe, disabled people are ideally equipped to imagine how to overcome barriers to an inclusive world. Andy Jackson led a collaboration of disabled writers.

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