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Seniors struggle with technology, and often their kids won't help
Seniors may not enjoy the stereotype of struggling with technology, but undeniably many older people do have difficulty mastering their devices.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Stone tools reveal epic trek of nomadic Neanderthals
Originally published in The Conversation.
Australia's National Digital ID is here, but the government's not talking about it
The Australian government’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has spent more than A$200 m
Originally published in The Conversation.
How smart were our ancestors? Turns out the answer isn't in brain size, but blood flow
How did human intelligence evolve?
Originally published in The Conversation.
What we learn from a fish that can change sex in just 10 days
The bluehead wrasse is a fish that lives in small social groups in coral reefs in the Carib
Originally published in The Conversation.
OK computer: to prevent students cheating with AI text-generators, we should bring them into the classroom
Originally published in The Conversation.
Does social media make us more or less lonely? Depends on how you use it
Originally published in The Conversation.
We found the world's oldest asteroid strike in Western Australia. It might have triggered a global thaw
The world’s oldest remaining asteroid crater is at a place called Yarrabubba, southeast of the town of Meekatharra in Western Australia.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Australia needs more engineers. And more of them need to be women
Engineering skills underpin the functioning of our societies and economies.
Originally published in The Conversation.
Cousin took a DNA test? Courts could use it to argue you are more likely to commit crimes
How similar do you think you are to your second cousin? Or your estranged great aunt?
Originally published in The Conversation.
