Could quantum physics be the key that unlocks the secrets of human behaviour?
ESB Professional / ShutterstockHuman behaviour is an enigma that fascinates many scientists. And there has been much discussion over the...
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What social robots can teach America’s students
Some researchers predict social robots will become common in K-12 classrooms. selimaksan/E+ Collection/Getty ImagesHow would you feel if your child...
Data brokers know everything about you – what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals
The data collectors see all. DrAfter123/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesKochava, the self-proclaimed industry leader in mobile app data analytics, is...
The New York Times’ lawsuit against OpenAI could have major implications for the development of machine intelligence
Tada Images / ShutterstockIn 1954, the Guardian’s science correspondent reported on “electronic brains”, which had a form of memory that...
3 ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded ‘tech tantrums’
Alex Green/Pexels, CC BYMany Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on...
Using your phone at work can help to balance your home life – new research
Jacob Lund/ShutterstockYou might not think twice about using your phone while you’re at work. Maybe you need to send a...
Why we should take competitive video games more seriously
Today, the esports industry is worth several billion dollars globally. (Shutterstock)Is playing competitive video games a serious business? There’s no...
Jan. 6 was an example of networked incitement − a media and disinformation expert explains the danger of political violence orchestrated over social media
Social media and cellphones connected President Trump to the Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesThe shocking events of...
Driverless cars: stopping dead seems to be a default setting when they encounter a problem — it can cause chaos on roads
Gorodenkoff / ShutterstockWhile self-driving vehicles are being deployed in numerous cities globally, persistent controversies continue to challenge their deployment. Recently,...
AI could make cities autonomous, but that doesn’t mean we should let it happen
You are walking back home. Suddenly the ground seems to open and a security drone emerges, blocking your way to...
