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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Solar puts us in fast lane to 100% renewables

A massive increase in solar power generation capacity is already putting Australia on the fast track to a 100 percent renewable energy future.

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How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

Gravity energy storage is emerging as a viable solution to address a major challenge of solar and wind power which is intermittent supply.

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Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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The case for coding automated vehicles with human values

The automated vehicle ‘trolley problem’ shows where self-driving technology can fail. But there could be upsides to coding human values into these machines.

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It’s a long road from uni innovation to commercial reality

We may punch above our weight when it comes to research, but we certainly don’t in realising the commercial impact from it.

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Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Russia’s experience has shown that the technology can help in reducing carbon emissions but making it widely available will take time.

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Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Nuclear energy has been declining in importance as a source of power and SMRs will not reverse that.

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The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

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To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Surveys over the past decade show that nuclear energy as an energy option is being increasingly accepted in Indonesia.

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The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

New evidence shows that targeted policies, coordination and evaluation are all part of creating more gender-equitable and disability-inclusive workplaces.

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What will e-transport look like in 10 years?

A future of wireless EV charging is close, but there are challenges to be overcome to get there.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Solar puts us in fast lane to 100% renewables

How gravity can be harnessed to store renewable energy

Commercial drones prove their worth on battlefield

The case for coding automated vehicles with human values

It’s a long road from uni innovation to commercial reality

Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

The nuclear debate powers ahead

To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

What will e-transport look like in 10 years?

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