A new code for children’s online privacy is currently open for consultation. Here’s what it contains.
Science + Tech – Articles, Analysis, Comment
Displaying 351 - 375 of 7972 articles
New anti-scam measures passed federal parliament more than a year ago. So why aren’t they in force yet? And what can people do to protect themselves in the meantime?
From wombat and mozzie surveillance to deciphering climate history and spotting star explosions, citizen scientists are instrumental in contributing knowledge.
An expert taxidermist, she was the first professional female employee at any Australian museum – and was paid as much as the men.
eSafety is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for “potential non-compliance”. But several questions about the ban remain unanswered.
Citizen science offers people something simple but powerful: a reason to step outside, pay attention, and reconnect with the living world around them.
Peptides are being widely marketed as a “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. But do they work?
Biologists think tropical animals can’t really adapt when the environment changes – a new study challenges that view.
There are two ways to understand sexual harassment in the workplace, but one of them is more scientific than the other.
Based on international collaborations lasting decades, two new studies have unlocked previously unavailable information from the bones of dogs long dead.
Why gamers are comparing Nvidia’s DLSS-5 graphics tool to a Snapchat beauty filter.
The results reveal new patterns in how Pacific societies shaped their built environment after European contact.
Roads and cars have safety benchmarks. But once a driver gets a licence, they don’t get objective feedback about their road use.
The case was the first of its kind. But it won’t be the last.
Scientists thought giant dragonflies couldn’t survive in today’s atmosphere – but a study of dozens of insect species shows that’s not the case.
The age of AI is leading to barriers being put up across the open web. This could be the fix.
Australia’s military AI policy draws on those of its closest allies. But it reads more like a statement of intent.
New research shows even wrong memories leave a fuzzy trace that supports recognition and improves decision-making.
Essential infrastructure should serve local communities, not just the market.
Every war, trade war and pandemic makes the case for renewables stronger.
Every smart device can also be a way for cyber attackers to get into your home. Some simple steps can help keep you safe.
Because of the way generative AI works, there is no real way to prevent false information being presented as truth – or to correct it permanently.
Televisions have come a long way from cathode ray tubes to 8K OLED screens. Do they need to go any further?
The true impact of restricting young people’s access to social media likely won’t be known for years.
For some companies, ‘illegal with a fine’ is interpreted as ‘legal for a price’.