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Math researchers find new ways to improve the science of ‘trade-offs’
QUT researchers working on complicated problems in agriculture, ecology and medicine have developed a mathematical model to enable faster solutions. Questions about intervention, how strong and how long, are just…
Read MoreUNSW team of ecologists to develop ‘ecological balance sheet’ for Royal National Park
World-leading ecologist Professor Richard Kingsford and a team from the Centre for Ecosystem Science is helping the NSW government develop an ecological health monitoring plan for Royal National Park and adjacent Garrawarra…
Read MoreSwinburne researcher asks why more women don’t study computer science
Despite increasing awareness and efforts made to attract women in computing, they are still poorly represented in the information technology (IT) field. According to the European Commission’s Women in Digital scoreboard only 17per…
Read MoreShifting focus on Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Australia’s vaccine rollout has been the topic of much criticism. Having one of the lowest coverages among high socio-economic countries, many have been asking when the marathon will end –…
Read MoreBlocking AI to keep your personal data your own
You may not realise it, but without your consent the images you post on social media, including your profile, are harvested and used for training facial recognition systems driven by machine learning…
Read MoreGrapple with artificial intelligence now, or risk being stranded later
Coming to grips with the future implications of AI on global trade isn’t easy, particularly when it is becoming embedded into the decision-making process itself. Read the full article over…
Read MoreNew research lifts the clouds on land clearing and biodiversity loss
QUT researchers have developed a new machine learning mathematical system that helps to identify and detect changes in biodiversity, including land clearing, when satellite imagery is obstructed by clouds. Using…
Read MoreResearch Collaboration: Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate that covers more than 4 million hectares (about 18 per cent of Victoria) and includes national parks, urban parks, wilderness areas,…
Read MoreSchools struggle as maths, science teachers in short supply
Herald Sun Education Reporter, Suzan Delibasic, has reported on new data by the Australian Education Union revealing more than two in five Victorian principals say maths and sciences classes are…
Read More‘Worrying’ STEM teacher shortage with pressure felt in rural and remote schools
AMSI commentary has been included in an ABC Online report on Australian teacher shortages. Digital Reporter Antonia O’Flaherty, reports: “Almost half of Australian school principals report teacher shortages, with more…
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