I used to work at Google and now I’m an AI researcher. Here’s why slowing down AI development is wise
05 Apr 2023
Pausing AI development will give our governments and culture time to catch up with and steer the rush of new technology.
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'Nature prescriptions' can improve physical and mental health: study
‘Nature prescriptions’ can improve physical and mental health: study
04 Apr 2023
According to new research from UNSW Sydney, a dose of the outdoors may be what the doctor ordered.
Companies support stronger modern slavery laws: new research
Companies support stronger modern slavery laws: new research
03 Apr 2023
The third report in a multi-year collaborative project shows strong support from business for strengthening the Modern Slavery Act.
Content quotas are a start – but Australia's screen industry needs more
Content quotas are a start – but Australia’s screen industry needs more
03 Apr 2023
The forthcoming screen industry consultation needs to consider more than content quotas to ensure a strong and thriving Australian screen industry, says UNSW expert.
Whether you’re a snorkeler or CEO, you can help save our vital kelp forests
Whether you’re a snorkeler or CEO, you can help save our vital kelp forests
31 Mar 2023
When we stopped whaling, the whales recovered. But our vital kelp forests won’t return without our help.
NHMRC honours Scientia Professor Louisa Degenhardt
NHMRC honours Scientia Professor Louisa Degenhardt
30 Mar 2023
A leading UNSW professor has been recognised at the 2023 NHMRC Research Excellence Awards for her work to reduce and prevent substance use-related harms.
We can't ban ChatGPT but don't be blind to the real risks it poses
We can’t ban ChatGPT but don’t be blind to the real risks it poses
30 Mar 2023
Artificial intelligence offers exciting new ways to work and learn, but there are reasons to be careful.
Three tiers and more than 8000 new engineers: what it will take to deliver AUKUS nuclear submarine program
Three tiers and more than 8000 new engineers: what it will take to deliver AUKUS nuclear submarine program
31 Mar 2023
UNSW Sydney nuclear materials engineer Dr Edward Obbard explains the difficulty in identifying and training the huge numbers of new workers required for Australia to build and maintain its own nuclear submarines.
Pelicans breed at north-western NSW's Narran Lakes for the first time in over 20 years
Pelicans breed at north-western NSW’s Narran Lakes for the first time in over 20 years
30 Mar 2023
A research team at UNSW Sydney has been monitoring water bird breeding events in real time for the last four months.
Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take nine years for an OCD diagnosis
Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take nine years for an OCD diagnosis
31 Mar 2023
People can be reluctant to discuss symptoms with their doctor. When they do, their symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses. Even when people are diagnosed, they don’t always get the right treatment.