From MIL OSIPost
The graduate job market is grim right now – but the data says university is still worth it
The employment benefit of a degree is large.
Archive
Business
From MIL OSIPost
Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders
Ordinary Lebanese and Israeli people are caught in the middle of a longstanding conflict between the Israeli government and Hezbollah.
From MIL OSIPost
AI offers promise for agriculture, but smallholder farmers risk being left behind
AI tools for farming can play a role. But they need to be properly tailored for African and developing nations’ context.
From MIL OSIPost
Tax data can be mined to shape better policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia show how
Data labs in Zambia, South Africa and Uganda are deepening how governments understand the economies they are responsible for, and the people within them.
From MIL OSIPost
A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference
As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste reduction.
From MIL OSIPost
How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much
The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.
From MIL OSIPost
PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
From MIL OSIPost
Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
AI toys can tell stories, chat about a child’s interests, play games or even discuss what’s happening in the world today. But they come with risks.
From MIL OSIPost
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Graeme Samuel on ‘doomsday’ attacks on the federal budget
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
From MIL OSIPost
Australia’s economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges
If GDP per person falls again in the June quarter, Australia would enter a ‘per capita’ recession – signalling the average Australian is going backwards.
From MIL OSIPost
How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know
Don’t panic about AI data centres and water – it’s energy we should worry about
From MIL OSIPost
Online ads are becoming harder to spot – but we’re not powerless to stop it
Increasingly, digital advertising is designed to dissolve into the flow of the content you consume online.