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Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here’s why that’s a seismic change for the industry

For many years, the US company Nvidia shaped the foundations of modern artificial intelligence. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are a specialised type of computer chip originally designed to handle the processing demands of graphics and animation. But they’re also great for the repetitive calculations required by AI systems.

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Jane Austen shunned literary fame – but transformed the novel from the shadows

Jane Austen’s Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since the author’s birth. In each episode, we’ll be investigating a different aspect of Austen’s personality by interrogating one of her novels with leading researchers. Along the way, we’ll visit locations important to Austen to uncover a…

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Albanese government shies away from tougher recommendations from ‘jobs for mates’ inquiry

An independent inquiry has strongly condemned the politicisation of appointments to government boards, declaring present processes have “let down the Australian people” and are not fit for purpose.

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Giving men a common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence: world-first study

In April 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared domestic and family violence a “national crisis” calling for proactive responses that “focus on the perpetrators and focus on prevention”.

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Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal thoughts and contraception failure

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.

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Euphemisms and false balance: how the media is helping to normalise far-right views

This year, a series of rallies organised by neo-Nazi groups in Australian cities sparked public outrage and concern about the extreme right.

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Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

Today, the Albanese Labor government released the long-awaited National AI Plan, “a whole-of-government framework that ensures technology works for people, not the other way around”.

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What makes a healthy and safe boarding school culture?

Last week, police confirmed four students at Victorian boarding school Ballarat Grammar had been cautioned over a series of “strappings” of younger students. This followed other allegations of hazings and abuse at the school, which emerged earlier this year. Some of these dated back decades.

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In 1939, a Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But this cycle of destruction can be stopped

Every year, government workers around Australia start fires in the bush. The idea behind these prescribed burning programs is that removing dry leaves and branches reduces the chance of bigger, more dangerous fires. Over many decades, prescribed burning has settled into a dogma – an unquestionable good.

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Copper theft is hitting building sites, street lights – and now phones. How do we stop it?

From causing a major phone outage to shutting down street lights across parks, suburbs and roads, copper theft has become a clear public safety risk.

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NZ is taking aim at feral cats. Are we ready for the ethical and practical implications?

Conservationists have long anticipated the recent announcement that the national effort to eradicate possums, stoats and rats will now include feral cats.

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Temperatures in a patch of Antarctic moss can vary as much as an entire mountain range

If you were to wander along the parts of Antarctica that are ice-free, you might be surprised to see something soft and luxurious growing right at your feet: deep green carpets of moss that look like draped green velvet nestled between rocks.

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Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

Ski season is here, but while the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from wintery storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start.

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Youth Climate Corps: Young Canadians need more action and less tokenization

Youth engagement is critical in the fight for a just and sustainable future. And creating opportunities for young people is a vital part of a just transition away from fossil fuels.

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Gold clam invasion in NZ threatens drinking water for millions of people

As a geochemist studying New Zealand’s freshwater systems, I’ve spent years tracking the subtle chemical shifts in our rivers and lakes.

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What are small language models and how do they differ from large ones?

Microsoft just released its latest small language model that can operate directly on the user’s computer. If you haven’t followed the AI industry closely, you might be asking: what exactly is a small language model (SLM)?

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Christmas capers, a creepy clown and war-time stories: what we’re watching in December

From alien hive minds, to a Fremantle-based crime caper, and a festive heist, this month’s screen picks feature leading characters at their messiest and most spirited.

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Half of women at nightclubs recently faced sexual comments, groping, or forced kissing – new study

A night out should be about friends, dancing and fun. But our new research shows sexual harm is an all-too-common experience.

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Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work

Too many superannuation funds are still failing to provide sufficient support to retirees, three years after being urged to lift standards, Australia’s top regulators have warned.

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Immigration panic comes in waves. Data shows who worries most, and when

There are several predictable cycles in Australian public opinion, and one of them is the moral panic surrounding immigration.

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How unsustainable global supply chains exacerbate food insecurity

While there is more than enough food produced to feed the world’s population, hunger and food insecurity persist.

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Why economic insecurity – not immigration – should be Labour’s top electoral priority

The autumn 2025 budget came at a crucial time for the Labour government. With their popularity at record lows, how Labour continues to manage the economy is key for its prospects at the next election.

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US accused of killing Venezuelan drug boat survivors – Trump’s military agenda is based on impunity

A bombshell revelation on November 28 that the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike to kill the survivors of a Venezuelan drug boat targeted by US forces has shocked Congress and American citizens alike.

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Activism doesn’t always empower students: in Hong Kong, it has silenced them too

From climate marches to Gaza encampments, students across the globe are demanding political change. Their activism is often praised as a sign of youth empowerment and civic engagement.

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We built a database of 290,000 English medieval soldiers – here’s what it reveals

When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the everyday soldiers who actually filled the ranks? Until recently, their stories were scattered across handwritten manuscripts in Latin or French and difficult to decipher. Now, our online database makes it possible for…

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