by The Lighthouse | Nov 21, 2023 | Science, Technology
In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions. Macquarie University psychology researchers have found that problematic screen use impairs a range of...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 20, 2023 | Technology
A recent survey has revealed how GPs are using artificial intelligence on the job. It showed that a majority of general practitioners were open to using large language models (LLMs), a type of AI designed to predict and comprehend human language using large amounts of...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 20, 2023 | Environment, Technology
A new report has revealed the potential of Australia’s battery manufacturing industry. The report, released by the independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), suggests that investing in Australia’s battery manufacturing could increase trade and clean-energy...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 14, 2023 | Technology
The Australian government is backing an innovative solar technology company in hopes of scaling up production for the future. On November 1, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) revealed that they were providing $11 million to SunDrive Solar, an innovative...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 3, 2023 | Technology
The impact of pain and violence in children’s media is being examined in a groundbreaking new study. A recent examination of the impact of violence and pain in kid’s TV saw Australian parents being asked about the way their families are shaped by the media. The study...
by Matilda Meikle | Oct 24, 2023 | Technology
Research into shifting Australian weather suggests the reliability of solar farms may be impacted by climate change. By tracking access to solar energy in increasingly warmer climates, scientists from UNSW concluded that industry changes were necessary if solar farms...
