Who will win the battle for the White House to become the next President of the United States is a topic of hot debate. Much of that debate is taking…
Welcome to Lab 2.0 where computers replace experimental science
We spend our lives surrounded by hi-tech materials and chemicals that make our batteries, solar cells and mobile phones work. But developing new technologies requires time-consuming, expensive and even dangerous…
Pokemon Go the new way to market
Move over Facebook, Pokemon Go has become the new place to market yourself as businesses start to incorporate the popular game into their marketing strategies. Griffith University’s Start-up Entrepreneurs Club…
The Rise of the Chatbots
Science is continuously changing and evolving and testing the limits from fiction to reality. Ever wondered what it would be like to have your own robotic personal assistant? Senior Lecturer…
We want driverless cars with morals – we just won’t buy them
New research has found most people think driverless cars programmed to sacrifice their passengers for the greater good are a good idea – but that not many would drive their…
Who gets left behind in a cashless society?
Australia is among the top cashless economies in the world, but who will get left behind if this trend continues? There are some transactions that rely on having cash to…
Getting to know you: the robot assistant who can second-guess your every need
It’s here – a world in which helper robots live with us, get us through the day, and yes, become our trusted friend. Science fiction is becoming science fact. As…
Analysising social media to revolutionise the tourism industry
A Griffith research project is changing the way the tourism industry delivers the visitor experience through real time social media data analysis. Associate Professor Bela Stantic, acting Head of the…
What to do when machines take our jobs? Give everyone free money for doing nothing
It was Groucho Marx who said, “While money can’t buy happiness, it certainly lets you choose your own form of misery.” Quite true, but what if there’s no money coming…
Five ways to reduce your eco-footprint this Christmas
Our impact on the environment might not be at the forefront of our minds during the rush of the Christmas festive season. We might be far more worried about our…