Economists are confident that annual inflation will be shown to have peaked when Stats NZ releases new numbers on Tuesday. The inflation update comes amid growing debate over whether the economy could stay “stronger for longer” than expected, or be dragged down further and faster than expected by fears increased from a global recession. The …
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‘Sensitive’ dish brain cells learn to play video games: Study Medical Xpress Living brain cells playing Pong on a plate could shed light on the mechanics of the mind CNET A synthetic “brain” just crushed it in Pong. Is it really sensitive? Popular Mechanics Brain cells in a dish play video game | Latest news …
Australian researchers say they have grown brain cells in a lab that have learned to play the vintage video game Pong. In addition, it took a surprisingly short time for the “mini-brain” created by the scientists to understand the game and start improving. How is this possible and what might it mean for the future …
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Emergency services were called to the Star Combo Pharma premises in Smithfield at 2pm after reports of large volumes of smoke coming from the building. Firefighters and a major incident management team were still at the scene tonight as the fire burned out. No one was inside when it took hold, but residents of nearby …
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Namibia have caused one of the biggest T20 World Cup upsets in recent memory, demolishing Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the tournament’s opening match in Geelong. The African Fish scored their opponents a strong total of 7-163, thanks to five batsmen with totals of 20 runs or more, led by Jan Frylinck’s 44 off …
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President Xi Jinping has kicked off the 20th congress of China’s ruling Communist Party, a week-long event where he is expected to win a third leadership term and cement his place as the country’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong . Key points: Xi Jinping says China has gained full control over Hong Kong and …
“Classic” Devin Haney scores dominant win over “brave” Kambosos Wide World of Sports American beats Australian ‘warrior’ again news.com.au Kambosos v Haney LIVE updates: time, results, card, odds, how to watch Sydney Morning Herald Devin Haney vs George Kambosos fight result, TV channel, stream, results and highlights code Johnson beats cut to retain Newcastle Herald …
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Despite bleeding profusely in the early rounds of this fight, Cherneka Johnson survives and claims a unanimous decision victory over Susie Ramadan! She was leaking claret after a punch opened her up in the second round and continued to bleed for a couple of rounds after that, but once the blood went away she was …
SES boss Tim Wiebusch has just confirmed that thousands of properties have been flooded in Shepparton and Mooroopna this morning. He told the ABC’s Breakfast program that the Goulburn River was expected to top 12.10 meters by 6pm on Sunday, and could reach 12.20 meters by Monday morning. An update from Greater Shepparton City Council …
Some rivers in northern Tasmania continue to rise as floodwaters move downstream as the major Tasmanian flood event continues. While rivers are falling in the north-west region, in the north floodwaters continue to move down the catchments and rises are still occurring in the Meander, South Esk and Macquarie rivers. Current areas of significant flooding …
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