Ukraine recap: diplomatic manoeuvres intensify in advance of a possible spring offensive
Apr 28, 2023 02:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
A quick check of the Met office forecasts for Ukraine suggests that over the next week or so the weather is going to get steadily warmer. The rising mercury has fuelled speculation that Ukraines much discussed spring...
We need a 'lemon law' to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient
Apr 27, 2023 08:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate
A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards taking effect on May 1. All new homes must achieve a minimum 7-star whole-of-home energy rating...
AI can process more information than humans – so will it stop us repeating our mistakes?
Apr 27, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views
It is a cliche that not knowing history makes one repeat it. As many people have also pointed out, the only thing we learn from history is that we rarely learn anything from history. People engage in land wars in Asia over...
AI to Z: all the terms you need to know to keep up in the AI hype age
Apr 25, 2023 16:13 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more prevalent in our lives. Its no longer confined to certain industries or research institutions; AI is now for everyone. Its hard to dodge the deluge of AI content being...
Research on 2,400 languages shows nearly half the world's language diversity is at risk
Apr 23, 2023 12:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views
There are more than 7,000 languages in the world, and their grammar can vary a lot. Linguists are interested in these differences because of what they tell us about our history, our cognitive abilities and what it means to...
As digital activists, teens of color turn to social media to fight for a more just world
Apr 23, 2023 12:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views
When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm. Parents, policymakers and others worry that online platforms like Instagram and TikTok may compromise childrens...
Cities must take immediate action against 'renovictions' to address housing crisis
Apr 23, 2023 12:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate
Amid all the discussions about constructing new housing, existing affordable housing is being overlooked. A recent study found that 322,000 affordable homes were lost across Canada between 2011 and 2016 compared to the...
AI is changing how Americans find jobs, get promoted and succeed at work