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Microwaving solar panels makes them easier to recycle

A new study has revealed the surprising fact that something as commonplace as a microwave could have a major impact on the manufacturing and recycling of solar cells.

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Will AI ever reach human-level intelligence? We asked 5 experts

Some some said AI would not just reach human-level intelligence, but would probably surpass it.

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Screwed over: how Apple and others are making it impossible to get a cheap and easy phone repair

By adding excessive hurdles to the repair process and restricting access to parts, big device manufacturers leave both the customer and small repair businesses disadvantaged.

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"This doesn’t feel right, does it?": Photographer admits Sony prize-winning photo was AI generated

The German artist of the winning submission has refused the award after revealing the image was not his own creation, with hopes to open a discussion surrounding computer generated work.

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Be careful around the home – children say Alexa has emotions and a mind of its own

When it comes to whether or not we should be treating robots kindly, kids have come up with one firm and final answer on the matter.

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Calls to regulate AI are growing louder. But how exactly do you regulate a technology like this?

Governments around the world have so far taken a light-touch approach, but itâ€™s not enough if we want to address the various potential harms of artifical intelligence.

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Historic Swedish sailing ship slow to give up its secrets

It is very difficult to extract DNA from bone which has been on the bottom of the sea for 333 years, but not impossible.

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Mum of four saved by her smartwatch

Ricki-Lee Wynne believes her smartwatch saved her life after several medical exams failed to pick up on an underlying condition the device helped detect.

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What the “father of the cell phone” wants you to know

Martin Cooper, inventor of the mobile phone, has issued a warning about becoming “obsessed” with smart devices, believing people are “out of their minds” when it comes to the latest tech.

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3 reasons you should never view or share videos showing children being assaulted – even if you think it helps â€˜raise awareness’

A video allegedly showing a 13-year-old being assaulted in Queensland went viral online. Simply viewing such material can be a criminal offence.

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Global review shows link between social media use, body image and eating disorders

As social media usage rises, so does a dramatic increase in the negative ways teens view themselves.

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We were told we’d be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?

The autonomous vehicle revolution was, according to its proponents, meant to have transformed daily travel by now. But they underestimated the task of developing a safe, truly driverless vehicle.

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Microwaving solar panels makes them easier to recycle

Will AI ever reach human-level intelligence? We asked 5 experts

Screwed over: how Apple and others are making it impossible to get a cheap and easy phone repair

"This doesn’t feel right, does it?": Photographer admits Sony prize-winning photo was AI generated

Be careful around the home – children say Alexa has emotions and a mind of its own

Calls to regulate AI are growing louder. But how exactly do you regulate a technology like this?

Historic Swedish sailing ship slow to give up its secrets

Mum of four saved by her smartwatch

What the “father of the cell phone” wants you to know

3 reasons you should never view or share videos showing children being assaulted – even if you think it helps â€˜raise awareness’

Global review shows link between social media use, body image and eating disorders

We were told we’d be riding in self-driving cars by now. What happened to the promised revolution?

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