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Is the tide turning for Australian sci-fi on the small screen?

  • Written by: Siobhan Lyons, Scholar in Media and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University
imageShows like Cleverman and Tidelands are showing how Australia can work as a sci-fi setting, but where has it been until now?Goalpost Pictures

Netflix’s planned Australian TV series Tidelands has been met with excitement from a country not known for its sci-fi. Tidelands will focus on an ex-criminal who returns to her hometown, investigating a...

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Artificial intelligence researchers must learn ethics

  • Written by: James Harland, Associate Professor in Computational Logic, RMIT University

Scientists who build artificial intelligence and autonomous systems need a strong ethical understanding of the impact their work could have.

More than 100 technology pioneers recently published an open letter to the United Nations on the topic of lethal autonomous weapons, or “killer robots”.


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Doping among amateur athletes like CrossFitters is probably more common than you'd think

  • Written by: Kyle J.D. Mulrooney, PhD Fellow, Doctorate in Cultural and Global Criminology, University of Kent
imageIt is is a misperception to think that performance-enhancing drug use is only an issue in elite sport.shutterstock

Earlier this month the 11th annual CrossFit Games took place in the US. While the event has come a long way from humble beginnings, the prizemoney and fame now attached to it have led to concerns that competitors may be doping to gain...

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The impact of CBS's takeover of Ten is much larger than just one network

  • Written by: Marc C-Scott, Lecturer in Screen Media, Victoria University
imageCBS has bought Channel Ten and plans to bring its streaming service to Australia.Shutterstock

Ten Network is being acquired by US broadcaster CBS Corporation. CBS now controls three TV channels - Ten, Eleven and One - as well as a fledgling streaming service, Tenplay. But this acquisition is only the beginning of the shakeup to the Australian...

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  1. As it launches another missile, we must realise there are no easy options for dealing with North Korea
  2. APRA inquiry into CBA is the new comedy in town
  3. How to make robots that we can trust
  4. How governments have widened the gap between generations in home ownership
  5. Women paid less for same contribution to work, and sexism is to blame - study
  6. 'Build to rent' could be the missing piece of the affordable housing puzzle
  7. The world protests as Amazon forests are opened to mining
  8. Health Check: which vaccinations should I get as an adult?
  9. Decoding the music masterpieces: Schubert's Winterreise
  10. From the crime scene to the courtroom: the journey of a DNA sample
  11. Rethinking the causes of road trauma: society’s problems must share the blame
  12. The market for virtue: why companies like Qantas are campaigning for marriage equality
  13. Victoria is the latest state to take renewable energy into its own hands
  14. Is Hurricane Harvey a harbinger for Houston's future?
  15. APRA could have investigated CBA years ago: experts
  16. Explainer: what is a bunion and do I need to get mine treated?
  17. Busting the myth that all food additives are bad: a quick guide for label readers
  18. The uncertain origins of the modern marathon
  19. Talk of same-sex marriage impinging on religious freedom is misconceived: here's why
  20. I have always wondered: when do baby birds begin to breathe?
  21. Research shows the importance of parents reading with children – even after children can read
  22. Monumental errors: how Australia can fix its racist colonial statues
  23. Personal boundaries can be lost in translation for Chinese professionals in Australia
  24. Digging for dirt in the digital age: the trouble with journalism and doxing
  25. Green for wellbeing – science tells us how to design urban spaces that heal us
  26. Curious Kids: I heard that breathing through your mouth makes your IQ go down. Is that true?
  27. You can tell if someone is attracted to you by their voice
  28. How Trump and Hanson are damaging their brands
  29. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the dual citizenship cases in the High Court
  30. WA bathes in sunshine but the poorest households lack solar panels – that needs to change
  31. Was embracing the market a necessary evil for Labour and Labor?
  32. Fair Game? The audacity of Héritier Lumumba
  33. Getting rid of junk health insurance policies is just tinkering at the margins of a much bigger issue
  34. The off-topic Conversation #133
  35. Speaking with: John Gerrard on preventing infectious diseases
  36. Australians can be denied life insurance based on genetic test results, and there is little protection
  37. Friday essay: TV's troubling storylines for characters with a mental illness
  38. Business Briefing: the 'get rich quick scheme' influencing what you buy
  39. Vital Signs: don't expect much from the central bankers at Jackson Hole
  40. New budget standards show just how inadequate the Newstart Allowance has become
  41. Finkel's Clean Energy Target plan 'better than nothing': economists poll
  42. Written in stone: the world's first trigonometry revealed in an ancient Babylonian tablet
  43. Getting serious on roads reform is one way our political leaders can get back on track
  44. Grattan on Friday: A No vote in marriage ballot would be a humiliation for Turnbull
  45. Explainer: what exactly must companies disclose to investors?
  46. High Court sets dual citizenship hearings for October
  47. Legalising same-sex marriage will help reduce high rates of suicide among young people in Australia
  48. Singing death: why music and grief go hand in hand
  49. The great divide where religious beliefs and the law meet
  50. Terminator 2 in 3D reminds us what we've still to learn about AI and robotics

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

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What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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