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Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas

As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas

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New hope for patients who couldn’t get dental implants

One in ten patients with missing teeth can't be helped with a traditional dental implant. University of Melbourne researchers have designed an innovative implant to help these patients.

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If Australia wants high-speed rail, it must take regions along for the ride

Even after four decades of studies and debate, Australia is yet to develop a plan that integrates regional cities into a high-speed rail network

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Artificial intelligence is changing the way your GP works

Many of us are still getting our heads around the potential impacts of AI, but medical AI scribes are fast becoming an ally in GP consultations

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Should I stay or should I go? Preparing for bushfire season

The instruction to Stay or Go might feel like a mixed message, but with the right planning it’s a proven life saver

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On the Road to Gundag(AI): Ensuring rural communities benefit from the AI revolution

AI is already used throughout rural communities from precision agriculture to self-driving trucks. But we need to help regional small businesses benefit from AI while avoiding the harmful aspects

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BioDesign Innovation: developing the next generation of medical technology leaders | 2024 Shaping Australia Awards finalists

BioDesign Innovation is a cutting-edge postgraduate program that empowers students to create real-world solutions in the MedTech field.

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Is rising inequality fuelling our moral outrage?

Moral outrage is on the rise – and it’s creating polarisation and division in democracies around the world in a vital election year

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Space research helps find targets for early Alzheimer’s test

Methods used to study asteroids and planets could be used in a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease – potentially before clinical symptoms develop

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Flood-proofing cities by using digital twins in urban design

Dr Langenheim explores the use of data and new technologies for streetscape and green infrastructure design decision making.

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Brain implants to predict and prevent seizures

Carbon Cybernetics has designed an implantable device that can measure activity in individual brain cells. The company is developing the device to predict and prevent epileptic seizures.

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Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions