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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.

Brain drain to brain gain: How India can reclaim early career scientific talent from the US

As US politics under Trump drives out young researchers, India has an opportunity to lure its brightest scientific minds back. Tamil Nadu is leading the way, but a national strategy is urgently needed. (more…)

AI is changing the way we think

A new study explores how AI is integrated into our thinking, creating a personalised cognitive layer that shapes decision-making and impacts human agency.

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Amplifying Pacific voices for science

It’s hoped the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences will lead to a stronger voice for Pacific science at both regional and global levels.

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Hormones may be the key to treating anorexia

It’s serious and sometimes deadly, but anorexia has been under-studied for decades. New research into the eating disorder’s link with oestrogen offers hope.

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A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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Six ways to rebuild confidence in science

Some of Australia’s top scientific thinkers share their ideas on the tactics required to defeat misinformation and conspiracy theories around science.

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To restore trust in science, we need great storytellers

In the disinformation war, scientists will fail if their only weapons are critical thinking and a respect for evidence. We must engage more broadly.

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Will AI help or hinder trust in science?

AI tools are already being widely used in science. But can they, and the science they help produce, be trusted?

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How education and social media regulation can combat science denial

It’s ironic that as scientific evidence on climate change and vaccines have become more compelling, public opinion on social media appears more divided.

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Putting trust in science by design

Graphic design can be a powerful tool in enhancing people’s confidence in scientific communications.

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We need science, and we need to defend it from attack

Trust in science: Australia isn’t as polarised as the US, but we can’t afford to be complacent.

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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

Brain drain to brain gain: How India can reclaim early career scientific talent from the US

AI is changing the way we think

Amplifying Pacific voices for science

Hormones may be the key to treating anorexia

A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Six ways to rebuild confidence in science

To restore trust in science, we need great storytellers

Will AI help or hinder trust in science?

How education and social media regulation can combat science denial

Putting trust in science by design

We need science, and we need to defend it from attack

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