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If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?

  • Written by: David Ireland, Electronic Engineer and Research Scientist at the Australian E-Health Research Centre, CSIRO
imageComputers are getting better at playing games such as chess.Shutterstock/Vasilyev Alexandr

The year 1997 saw the ultimate man versus machine tournament, with chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov losing to a machine called Deep Blue.

Earlier this year, in what was hailed as another breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) research, Google’s Alph...

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Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends

  • Written by: Jonathan Rhodes, Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
imageKoalas face many threats, and our conservation efforts are failing them.Koala image from www.shutterstock.com

Koalas are a much-loved Australian icon and a tourism moneyspinner too, contributing more than A$1 billion each year to Australia’s economy.

Worringly, however, there is growing evidence that koala populations are declining rapidly in...

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Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Malcolm Turnbull is struggling to produce the right response in the aftermath of his election debacle.

On Saturday he did not take on any blame and lashed out at Labor’s “Mediscare” tactic. On Tuesday he took “full responsibility” for the campaign and admitted the government had provided some fertile ground for Labor...

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By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far

  • Written by: Tanya Hill, Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne and Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museum Victoria
imageJupiter and its Great Red Spot. NASA, ESA, and M. Kornmesser., CC BY

Look towards the north-west after sunset and there is currently one bright point of light that easily stands out relative to everything around it. That is the planet Jupiter, shining with an intense and steady glow.

After a journey of five years, and decades in the planning,...

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  1. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  2. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  3. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  4. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  5. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  6. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  7. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  8. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  9. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  10. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  11. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  12. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  13. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  14. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  15. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  16. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  17. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  18. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  19. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  20. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  21. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  22. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  23. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  24. The off-topic Conversation #100
  25. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  26. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  27. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  28. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  29. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  30. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  31. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  32. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  33. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  34. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  35. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  36. The myth of public opinion
  37. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  38. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  39. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  40. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  41. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  42. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016
  43. Final polls have Coalition favoured
  44. Gina Rinehart, Weight Loss and Women Under the Microscope
  45. #ausvotes: a final update from the social media hustings
  46. Overcharged for hearing aids? Australia's audiology industry isn't rogue, but needs improvement
  47. Brexit is done, now what about accounting?
  48. Just how safe are Australia's airports?
  49. Brexit harms startups but it may not be fatal
  50. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the campaign's final week

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A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...