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The spambots are coming for your job, Aldous Huxley

By Published on June 12, 2024 An ensemble of miniature robots is currently toiling away in Science Gallery Melbourne’s NOT NATURAL exhibition. The exhibition explores the uneasy interface between natural and artificial systems. The miniature robots are called Spambots. With bodies made of Spam cans, they reproduce an AI interpretation of a classic dystopian novel. Fish Hammer1 min 45 secWATCH: Neil Mendoza’s Fish Hammer, a fish-controlled hammer breaks household objects to illustrate the destructive impact of human technology on the oceans.

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The young people getting nature on prescription

By Associate Professor Janet Stanley Published on June 11, 2024 In the UK, the country’s National Health Service (NHS) now has nature on prescription. Known as ‘green social prescribing’, it aims to support people to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve their mental and physical health. In practice, this means spending time with other people in nature. A trial is prescribing young people activities in nature to help with mental wellbeing.

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Is K-Pop going K-aput?

By Dr Adam Zulawnik Published on June 6, 2024 Arts & CultureOpinionIs K-Pop going K-aput?Black Pink performing in Melbourne. GIF: Max Stevens. The Korean Wave has seen K-Drama, K-Food and K-Pop spread worldwide. By now, I think almost the entire world has heard of K-Pop (think Gangnam Style and BTS). But there’s also K-Dramas that have captivated audiences, bringing in billions of dollars for the likes of Netflix, and the global phenomenon that is Korean fried chicken.

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No bandwidth to think is the cost of being time poor

By Dr Caroline James-Garrod Published on June 4, 2024 We don’t have to go far to find compelling evidence many of us suffer time poverty today. Type ‘time management’ into your search engine and a trove of satirical (albeit largely deflating) memes will return. Time poverty is the experience of lacking adequate time to meet social and economic responsibilities. Picture: imgflip.comStay online and search for advice on how to reduce time poverty, and a similarly endless list of articles, tips and hacks appear.

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How many 20 minute neighbourhoods does Melbourne really have?

By Dr Kerry Nice Published on May 31, 2024 Choosing where to live is a complex decision. You need to balance finding somewhere that’s affordable, is suitable for your housing needs, is a convenient location and has nearby services and amenities. But what services and amenities do you need, and how close do they need to be? GP services Pharmacies Childcare centres Our Map of the Month shows the percentage of each Melbourne suburb that is within a 20-minute walk of a childcare centre, pharmacy or GP.

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