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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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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

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

Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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

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

Almost two thirds of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns 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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