The old cameras of Generation Z’s childhoods are in vogue again, as young people revel in the novelty of an old look and tout the devices on social media.
‘Sam’ review: Allegra Goodman’s look at the traumas, revelations of growing up
“Sam” is a novel for anyone who’s witnessed a kid grow up, felt nostalgic, and yearned to watch the process all over again, Jenny Shank writes.
Australia is ‘losing the public health battle’ against vaping, AMA says
Peak body for doctors wants nicotine products used only as last-resort tool to quit smokingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is “losing the public health battle” on vaping, the nation’s peak doctors’ bod…
Australian officials warned in 2021 about possible recruitment of ex-ADF members by Chinese military
Unclear what action, if any, then defence minister Peter Dutton took at the timeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralian government officials were first warned a year and a half ago about alleged attempts to r…
Lecturer detects bot use in one-fifth of assessments as concerns mount over AI in exams
Deakin University’s Sally Brandon says technology ‘not going away’ as educators strive to adapt to use of software such as ChatGPTGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn associate communications lecturer at Deakin Un…
This Is Australia: First Nations dancers remake Childish Gambino’s This Is America
Dance company Marrugeku has put together a blistering Australian take on the hit song and video, taking in our colonial past and our treatment of refugeesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen Childish Gambino’s song This s America was first r…
Australian energy users call gas industry ‘a bunch of bullies’ amid claims of supply shortages
Producers argue Albanese government’s price cap intervention has ‘paralysed the market’Strains in the gas market have not been eased by the Albanese government’s price caps imposed late last year, with an industry group claiming supply shortages remain…
Expanding electric vehicle charging network requires more government funding, advocates say
‘It covers most of Australia but lots of locations only have one or two chargers,’ BP Pulse boss says, as others call for greater public spending to reduce queuesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastElectric vehicle …
Artificial intelligence intelligence turns its artistry to creating human proteins
Scientists hope AI can help them develop new cancer treatment, a new flu vaccine or a new pill that helps you digest gluten.
IBM loses top patent spot after decades as leader
Technologies such as semiconductors and hardware memory saw the largest drop in IBM patents. The drop signals a strategy shift at the longtime intellectual property leader.