Tech companies are turning to ‘synthetic data’ to train AI models – but there’s a hidden cost
Artificial intelligence is so hungry for information, soon there will be no real data left. If done right, synthetic data can ...
In Our Evenings, Alan Hollinghurst takes an elegiac look at class, sexuality and race in post-Brexit Britain
Our Evenings is concerned with people who try to fit in, but whose experience of British life is marginal, whether on account ...
We looked at 54 medicinal cannabis websites to see if they followed the rules. Here’s what we found
Aggressive and misleading marketing is fuelling demand for medicinal cannabis. Here are some of the ways clinics bend the ...
These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints
A group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution were canonised by Pope ...
Beyond Evolution: Alfred Russel Wallace’s critique of the 19th century world
Modern historians and scientists hail Wallace as one of the bravest figures of the 19th century. He possessed enough physical ...
Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors
Health authorities in Victoria and NSW are warning of an increased risk of potentially life threatening mosquito-borne ...
View from The Hill: Dutton’s 2025 launch still leaves voters needing answers on key policies
The Opposition Leader is gearing up for the official election campaign, but the rhetoric remains fuzzy on details.
Alice Wong recently won a MacArthur genius grant. Her latest book, Disability Intimacy, is about more than sex
Alice Wong’s Disability Intimacy is anchored in authentic experiences of disabled people, rather than stereotypes.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region ...
From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal
The Energy Department has a dual mission with a heavy science focus and manages large, expensive programs, many of which are ...
Billionaires and loyalists will provide Trump with muscle during his second term
In 2016, some wondered if Donald Trump’s first-term cabinet picks would temper his worst impulses. Such questions seem ...
How Sydney’s cultural festivals cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for Australia’s future
Research finds cultural festivals are meaningful events for the communities they celebrate, as well as enriching experiences ...