Technology

Screens vs Genes – Cause of Short Sightedness?

New research from optometrists predict nearly half the world’s population will be near-sighted by 2050, with increased screen time named a contributing factor. Though scientists believe genetics plays a role in short-sightedness, its prevalence has risen in recent decades likely due to the role technology plays in our lives.      Image: Image Credit: Daniel Frank …

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Ultrathin nanotechnology offers alternative to antibiotic resistance

A new research discovered ultrathin nanotechnology could be used as an alternative to antibiotic resistance derived from black phosphorus. This technology could help treat infection and wound healing in patients. Image: Image by D3Damon Produced By: Bianca Mulheron Featured In Story: Dr Aaron Elbourne – Senior Research Fellow at the School of Sciences from RMIT …

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Empowering health literacy

Digital tools such as smartwatches have aided health decisions for years. In order to improve health literacy, individuals must understand the safety of health technologies, health data handling, and interpreting data for better control over their well-being. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson – Director of Digital …

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The Bees Decide

The Bee brain may be small, but in fact Bees have to make quick life preserving decision – all whilst in-flight. How do they do it? Professor Andrew Barron and his neurology team at Macquarie University may have the answer. And robots could benefit from this knowledge. Image: Image – Supplied – Théotime Colin Produced …

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2022 report shows Aussie’s have been scammed over $3 billion

The Targeting Scams report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reveals Australians lost $3.1 billion to scams in 2022, an 80 per cent increase compared to the year prior.  Scams are becoming progressively more difficult to identify as technologies and tactics improve.  Using these advanced tactics, losses experienced by each victim have …

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