Author: The Conversation

What is a GPU? An expert explains the chips powering the AI boom, and why they’re worth trillions

What is a GPU? An expert explains the chips powering the AI boom, and why they’re worth trillions

The frantic pace of modern life is damaging our sense of time, but nature can help us heal – new study

The frantic pace of modern life is damaging our sense of time, but nature can help us heal – new study

Why do young people have such poor mental health? A psychologist explains

Why do young people have such poor mental health? A psychologist explains

Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration

Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration

How can I stop overthinking everything? A clinical psychologist offers solutions

How can I stop overthinking everything? A clinical psychologist offers solutions

Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy and the myths of Method acting

Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy and the myths of Method acting

Is it stalking or protected free speech?

Is it stalking or protected free speech?

Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold − a battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures

Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold − a battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures

Google’s Gemini showcases more powerful technology, but we’re still not close to superhuman AI

Google’s Gemini showcases more powerful technology, but we’re still not close to superhuman AI

Does ending the suffering of mental illness mean supporting death or supporting better lives?

Does ending the suffering of mental illness mean supporting death or supporting better lives?

Why Elon Musk’s ‘self-driving’ of Tesla’s board and its decision to pay him B collided with the law – and what happens next

Why Elon Musk’s ‘self-driving’ of Tesla’s board and its decision to pay him $56B collided with the law – and what happens next

What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood

Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

Altitude sickness is typically mild but can sometimes turn very serious − a high-altitude medicine physician explains how to safely prepare

Altitude sickness is typically mild but can sometimes turn very serious − a high-altitude medicine physician explains how to safely prepare

Could messages from social media influencers stop young people vaping? A look at the government’s new campaign

Could messages from social media influencers stop young people vaping? A look at the government’s new campaign

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores