UFOs: how Nasa plans to get to the bottom of unexplained sightings
Raggedstone / ShutterstockAs reports continue flying in about what were traditionally called UFOs (unidentified flying objects), Nasa is taking the...
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Virtual influencers: meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends – as they try to sell you stuff
Instagram / @lilmiquela/ @shudu.gramThe future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering...
‘Big Bang of Numbers’ – The Conversation’s book club explores how math alone could create the universe with author Manil Suri
Fractals emerge on Day 4 of Suri's playful Genesis-inspired narrative about math's role in creation. oxygen/Moment via Getty ImagesThe Conversation...
Apple has switched from its Lightning connector to USB-C — we explain which is better and why they did it
ShutterstockAfter many years of designing and selling a variety of different cables to power and charge its devices, Apple has...
Heating and cooling space habitats isn’t easy — one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution
It's hard to keep a spacecraft cool, but ongoing research on the International Space Station might yield a solution. AP...
What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them all
With pressure from the European Union, Apple has thrown in the towel on its Lightning connector, left, in favor of...
Why humans can’t trust AI: You don’t know how it works, what it’s going to do or whether it’ll serve your interests
Do you trust AI systems, like this driverless taxi, to behave the way you expect them to? AP Photo/Terry CheaThere...
Apple wants to know if you’re happy or sad as part of its latest software update. Who will this benefit?
Apple/screenshotApple’s iOS 17 operating system is expected to drop any day. The software update comes with several new features, including...
Yes, Labor’s misinformation bill could jeopardise free speech online
ShutterstockIn January this year, the federal government proposed legislation that seeks to curb the online spread of false and misleading...
Google Chrome just rolled out a new way to track you and serve ads. Here’s what you need to know
Chris Yang/UnsplashLate last week, Google announced something called the Privacy Sandbox has been rolled out to a “majority” of Chrome...
