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Autistic children the real winners from online gaming
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Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide 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
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Researchers from the University of Adelaide 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
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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.