Do you watch Bluey? Social media fan communities and articles show that the beloved animation has struck a chord with adults as well. But what do they get from a show that is “for kids”? RMIT experts Jessica Balanzategui and Djoymi Baker investigate. 

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Bluey’s widespread appeal can be considered a symptom of the slow decline of age-based viewing, write Jessica Balanzategui + Djoymi Baker (@RMIT). theconversation.com/why-are-adults…

A team from @rmit have made clay-glass bricks that require less energy to make, less energy to transport and save energy on home energy bills. smpl.is/9211x

From creating moving photographs 🖼️ to visualising a spreadsheet 📊, here are six ways you can use AI beyond generating text, from our #AI expert T.J. Thomson (T.J. Thomson | @[email protected]).

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Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire 🔥 and electrical sparking ⚡️, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts.

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AI is becoming ubiquitous in our lives and it's making smart devices like watches, speakers and doorbells easier to hack. Learn how you can strike a balance between enjoying the convenience of AI technology, while staying safe:
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Do you yell from the sidelines when your kids are playing sports? Sideline behaviour can impact your kids and your well-intentioned 'Watch the ball!' might be less helpful than you think. RMIT education expert, Elise Waghorn explains: brnw.ch/21wJ4zr
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The difficulty and cost of removing mortar from old bricks means they often can't be reused in their original form after demolition 🧱

But we're funding a new mortar design by RMIT University, Brickworks, and University of Newcastle that enables easy removal of mortar so bricks can be reused 💁🏻‍♂️

Joe Biden faces some huge foreign policy problems – will they affect the November election?

As Emma Shortis (@RMIT) writes, the president has not anticipated how his own foreign policy might undermine his message and the strength of his personal appeal. theconversation.com/how-will-us-fo…

New study on #generativeAI images shows only over a third of media orgs surveyed at the time of research have an image-specific AI policy in place. Researchers say better policies can help prevent incidents of mis- and disinformation from happening. rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/…

Extracurricular activities such as sport, music or dance can be a great way to develop your child’s interests + skills.

However, there can be a lot of pressure to have your child in them, and it can get expensive for parents, write Elise Waghorn (RMIT University). theconversation.com/is-your-child-…

RMIT Architecture/Built Environment and Art & Design #1 in Australia, top 20 in world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 results!

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New research from RMIT Centre for Urban Research has found the number of apartments in Melbourne has almost doubled in the past two decades, while public transport services have barely increased at all.

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RMIT University say the number of apartments in Melbourne has almost doubled in the past two decades, while public transport services have barely increased at all

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Who will Trump pick as his running mate, and how will he choose?

As Emma Shortis (@RMIT) explains, a vice president is usually chosen to offset a presidential candidate’s weaknesses – for Trump, this means he could pick a person of colour or a woman. theconversation.com/who-will-trump…

Tracking young people who are accused of serious crimes will not actually reduce youth crime, writes Dr Kathryn Daley (@RMIT) - in fact, it may well entrench it. theconversation.com/the-victorian-…