University of Toronto collaborates with Naver, Wattpad on AI research
The University of Toronto will work with South Korean technology company Naver Corp. – and its Toronto-based subsidiary Wattpad – on artificial intelligence research aimed at harnessing technology to empower human creativity.
Stressed Brisbane cyclists take the long way round
Cyclists in Brisbane don’t take the shortest or flattest routes, but rather plan their journeys to minimise traffic stress according to research from The University of Queensland.
Study explores EV-lane charging potential
Researchers are accelerating the drive towards more sustainable travel, investigating the feasibility of wireless in-lane charging for electric vehicles.
New minerals discovered in massive meteorite may reveal clues to asteroid formation
A team of researchers has discovered at least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth in a 15 tonne meteorite found in Somalia — the ninth largest meteorite ever found.
Environmental and social change a focus for investors
Increasingly people want their investments to be driving positive environmental and social change but that’s difficult to achieve through listed market investing, Purpose Capitol Executive Director Bill Murphy says.
Bots with feelings: Study explores how human customers react to AI chatbots with emotions
Artificial intelligence chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into...
UNSW Professor appointed as Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Science
UNSW Sydney Professor Bob Graham, Head of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute of Molecular Cardiology and Biophysics Division has been elected Vice-President of the Australian Academy of Science and Secretary of Biological Sciences.
UNSW awarded more than $29.3m for renewable energy research and development
Nine UNSW projects to receive funding under the ARENA Research and Development Program.
Coercive control takes significant toll on children
Children can often be overlooked in situations involving interparental coercive control, but the impact on them is significant, a new research review from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.
The future of learning lies in a blended approach
With the approach of B Trimester, the University of Waikato is taking the opportunity to apply the advantages of the Covid-19 lockdown shift to online teaching and learning and revisit traditional ways of delivering lecture content.
