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Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.

AAP

Faster, stronger … smarter? New research shows the importance of brain training for junior athletes

“Look for the gap!” “Move into space!” “Who’s free?”

The Conversation

Reading, writing and … disinformation: should schoolchildren be taught media literacy like maths?

Less than half of Australian children and teens think they can tell real news stories from fake. So how well are we preparing them for a new media world order?

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University staff, students caught in cyber attack

Western Sydney University has contacted around 7500 staff and students caught up in a cyber attack dating back to May 2023.

AAP

Kerala Agricultural University eyes stronger ties with Australia’s Western Sydney University

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is planning to expand its collaboration with the Western Sydney University, Australia.

The Hindu

Women want to see the same health provider during pregnancy, birth and beyond

In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labour and after they give birth. But this is often dependent on where you live and how much you can afford in out-of-pocket costs.

The Conversation

Why eating disorder treatments only work half the time, according to a psychologist

No single treatment will work for all people with eating disorders. Even the most highly researched evidence-based treatment may work for some people, but less so for others. When such treatments do not work, it can provoke anxiety.

The Conversation

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Western Sydney University tops global sustainability rankings

Western Sydney University is the world's top institution for sustainability after topping the Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings.

The New Daily

NSW vice-chancellors get big pay bumps despite universities plunging into the red

Critics say million-dollar salaries are ‘wildly out of touch’ as annual reports show some academic chiefs got $200,000 raise last year

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities split on using new tool to detect AI plagiarism

Turnitin claims its device is 98% accurate but some institutions are concerned about not having enough time to make a decision

The Guardian - AU

Experts voice concerns over university’s links to Indian health ministry ‘selling snake oil’

Western Sydney University says its partnership with the Ministry of Ayush will ‘advance the scientific base of Ayurveda’

The Guardian - AU

Experts raise doubts over uni's Indian medicine partnership

Western Sydney University is linked with body promoting unproven COVID cures.

The Canberra Times

How the NSW government can still benefit from developer money despite political donations ban

Property developers are banned from making political donations in NSW but can legally become major patrons of important government projects

The Guardian - AU

What it takes to stop misinformation

Much like the US Capitol riots, Brazil’s violent uprising shows how quickly misinformation can degrade a democracy.

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Misinformation won’t go away, but media literacy can help fight it

Misinformation won’t disappear, but teaching the community to spot it can strip the falsehoods of their power.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why 'logistical cities' are crucial

What makes cities work? It is not the historic monuments or grand architecture but something far more prosaic. 360info speaks to Professor Brett Neilson from Western Sydney University.

The Conversation

Are you living in a food desert? These maps suggest it can make a big difference to your health

Public concerns about high food prices highlight how meeting basic human needs can’t be taken for granted, even in a country like Australia.

360info

Bland warehouses hide the heart of a city

What makes cities work? It is not the historic monuments or grand architecture but something far more prosaic.

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New ways to survive heatwaves

Evidence shows cities can reduce heat impacts and protect residents

The Conversation

How physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers

Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition.

The Conversation

Why do nurse home visits stop a few weeks after giving birth? Extending them to 2 years benefits the whole family

Bringing home a new baby can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in your life. A nurse might visit a couple of times, then other than routine check-ups at the nurse’s office, you’re largely on your own.

The Conversation

Coastal property prices and climate risks are both soaring. We must pull our heads out of the sand

Australians’ well-documented affinity with the sun, surf and sand continues to fuel coastal property market growth. This growth defies rising interest rates and growing evidence of the impacts of climate change on people living in vulnerable coastal locations.

ABC News

Cockatoo caught on video dropping pot plants from Melbourne apartment, council warns residents

Footage of a cockatoo dropping pot plants from an apartment building's balcony has one expert labelling it "bizarre and fascinating" behaviour.

ABC News

What are postbiotics and how can they improve gut health?

Most of us have heard of probiotics and prebiotics. But what about postbiotics? What are they and how do they affect our gut health and even protect against cancer?

ABC News

What's the best university in the world? What's the best Australian uni? Here's what the World University Rankings list says

The University of Melbourne topped The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for the nation, coming in at number 34 in the world. Find out how your uni went.

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