Metaverse
Social Connection in the Metaverse
Mark Zuckerberg has bet the future of Facebook, now Meta, on the idea of the metaverse. But what is the metaverse, and how could it affect our social interactions?
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Work
Should businesses switch to a four-day work week?
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live and work. Some businesses have offered staff flexibility, and some are even experimenting with a four-day work week. So could now be the right time to make a switch to a shorter working week?
Energy
Solar Shutdown
Solar is the cheapest form of energy production in history. So why would an energy network need to turn some of this generation off?
Esports
Do Esports belong at the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games Federation are planning to run a pilot esports championship alongside the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. So do esports belong at a major sporting event?
Fusion
Fusion World Record
This week a major fusion record was broken by JET the Joint European Torus. So what is JET? And what do these developments mean for fusion research?
Politics
Australia's controversial plan to prevent religious discrimination
A debate is raging in Australia over the planned introduction of a religious discrimination bill, and it has raised significant concerns for the treatment of LGBTIQA+ students.
Privacy
AirTag Stalking
The ubiquity of smartphones and other technology has no doubt improved our lives. But what do we give up to have access to these technologies? Apple prides itself on its position on privacy, but one of its most recent products has raised privacy and security concerns.
Politics
China's Tainted Winter Olympic Games
The world's attention right now is on Beijing and the 2022 Winter Olympics. It should be a time of celebration, however behind all the glitz and glamour of the games is a concerning history of human rights abuses.
Spotify
Spotify's Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan has been accused of spreading misinformation on his hit podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. So how will this whole situation impact on Spotify's bottom line?
NFTs
Will NFTs Go Mainstream?
NFTs or non-fungible tokens - they're all the rage in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. However apps like Twitter are now integrating NFTs into their platform. So has the technology hit a turning point that could see widespread adoption?
Automotive
Ford's war on scalpers
Scalping is a massive issue when it comes to event tickets and new product releases. But did you know it can also be an issue with cars?
Space
Australia's Big Space Moment
While Australia has had a long history when it comes to the space race, you don't often hear the nation mentioned amongst the big players like the USA, Russia, and China. But Australia wants that conversation to change.