Why we worry about robots taking jobs
A Flinders University researcher delving into the future workplace asks why we think of robots rather than computers when we consider who will take over jobs […]
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Out on a limb – koala fossil fills 30m year gap
Koalas are endangered in much of Australia now but in in the past there were multiple species living across the continent. The discovery of an ancient […]
New heart devices set the pace
Every year about 1.7 million heart pacemakers are fitted globally, with more than 30,000 in Australia helping to dramatically improve recipients’ health expectations. Now a South […]
Deep dive into the microbial life of sharks
Loss of habitat and human activities such as fishing and shipping pose a grave threat to wildlife but diseases driven by the smallest organisms in the […]
Crime scene doggy detective
Canines are often used in tracking down criminals but forensic science researchers say they could also help provide crucial evidence in police investigations – by being […]
When climate changes affect mating games
Being wary of taking gifts from strange males takes on a new meaning among a South American spider species known to woo females with silk-wrapped food […]
EHOs help councils do more on climate change and public health
If local councils aim to better address climate change and public health issues, they will be best served by employing more Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), according […]
New ag ‘engine’: Flinders
A new research engine has been fired in South Australia with a significant $8 million Federal Government Future Drought Fund grant – the largest to be […]
Asian bee alert
Bee pollinators are a crucial link to food production and food security for more than half the world’s population living in Asia – but few species […]