Aldebaran's Pepper robot is designed to respond to human emotion.AldebaranThe Japanese robot Pepper, made by Aldebaran Robotics, has sparked interest regarding the potential of robots to become companions.
According to its makers, Pepper can recognise emotions from your facial expressions, words and body gestures, and adjust its behaviour in...
John Howard took a big political risk to introduce the GST - will Malcolm Turnbull be bold enough to campaign on increasing it? AAP/Dean LewinsCabinet Secretary Arthur Sinodinos made some obvious but fundamental points when talking on Sunday about Malcolm Turnbull and tax reform.
“If you’re someone like Malcolm, I think if you want to...
Anything wrong with unis spending tuition-fee money on research?www.shutterstock.comNo-one knows exactly how universities spend their money. But questions are asked about how universities have financed huge growth in the amount of research produced over the past 15 years – and a new report by the Grattan Institute could have the answer.
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Did you notice how windy it was here in Melbourne on the first weekend of October, when the city stopped for the annual festival of the boot - a.k.a. the AFL Grand Final.
Whether or not it influenced the result of the match, who knows. But the wind did do things to the electricity market, giving an insight into the emerging opportunities and...
Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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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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Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...
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As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations, including...
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The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...
Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...
Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...
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Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...
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Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...
You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...
A sudden, throbbing toothache can totally stop your whole day, with no warning. When severe pain, ...