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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.
Posted on May 13 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.

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Bots manipulate public opinion in Russia-Ukraine conflict

A Ukraine street, featuring damage and debris from the Russia invasion.
Posted on Sep 8 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ have found bots have had a major online presence during the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Shining a light on the Gig economy

Study on your terms
Posted on Jun 25 2020 by Elisa Black

Almost two thirds of Australians routinely rely on online platforms such as Uber or Airtasker to buy goods and services, according to new research commissioned by the Victorian Government.

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