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Local researchers develop calculator to assess your chance of getting Covid
A research team headed by a University of Queensland virologist has developed an online tool to advise people of their risk of contracting Covid-19. Local researchers develop calculator to assess your chance of getting Covid
Read MoreBushfire Data Challenges adds 7 projects to understand bushfire impact
In partnership with the bushfire community, the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is investing in developing innovative digital infrastructure solutions to share data to improve Australia’s bushfire resilience, response and recovery. Read the full story on ARDC website
Read MoreNew ocean temperature data help scientists make their hot predictions
We’ve heard that rising temperatures will lead to rising sea levels, but what many may not realise is that most of the increase in energy in the climate system is occurring in the ocean. Now a study from UNSW Sydney and CSIRO researchers has shown that a relatively new ocean temperature measuring program – the Argo…
Read MoreMaking waves: AI researchers answer the call to help develop intelligent radio system
Could artificial intelligence transform the battlefield? University of Southern Queensland (USQ) researchers have been called on to develop highly advanced artificial intelligence for a revolutionary radio system that will transform the way soldiers communicate on the battlefield. The University has partnered with Australian Department of Defence to build an intelligent tactical communication system that understands…
Read MoreI’d prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea
Home quarantine apps face serious privacy, security and bias issues. Home detention ankle tags might be a better option. Why are we developing such home-quarantine apps in the first place, when we already have a cheap technology to do this? If we want to monitor that people are at home (and that’s a big if), wouldn’t…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence update for your ears
Despite many other misgivings, 2021 is the perfect year to enjoy podcasts. The 2021 Adelaide Festival of Ideas provides plenty of fresh fodder, including a conversation The Art of Artificial Intelligence . In this episode, Australian Institute for Machine Learning members share some insights about AI and how it’s changing our lives. This isn’t a highly technical presentation –…
Read MoreMath researchers find new ways to improve the science of ‘trade-offs’
QUT researchers working on complicated problems in agriculture, ecology and medicine have developed a mathematical model to enable faster solutions. Questions about intervention, how strong and how long, are just some of the judgment calls faced by doctors and scientists during everyday decision-making. From crop production to chemotherapy, new research published in Journal of the Royal…
Read MoreUNSW team of ecologists to develop ‘ecological balance sheet’ for Royal National Park
World-leading ecologist Professor Richard Kingsford and a team from the Centre for Ecosystem Science is helping the NSW government develop an ecological health monitoring plan for Royal National Park and adjacent Garrawarra State Conservation Area and Heathcote National Park, as part of NSW Parks & Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) “scorecards” project. They are collaborating with a team of…
Read MoreSwinburne researcher asks why more women don’t study computer science
Despite increasing awareness and efforts made to attract women in computing, they are still poorly represented in the information technology (IT) field. According to the European Commission’s Women in Digital scoreboard only 17per cent of IT specialists are women, and only 34 per cent of STEM graduates are women. In 2020, about 25 per cent of Google, Apple,…
Read MoreShifting focus on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Australia’s vaccine rollout has been the topic of much criticism. Having one of the lowest coverages among high socio-economic countries, many have been asking when the marathon will end – although it’s “not a race”. Read more A matter of perspective: How to improve the vaccination uptake Today, the Commonwealth government unveiled the technical advice that…
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