Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that is able to detect early symptoms of a heart attack using retinal scanning. The system recognised that changes in small blood vessels within the retina were an indication of issues with the hearts left ventricle. The study was conducted on 5000…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the Australian government is set to invest $1 billion into the Great Barrier Reef in order to protect it from future destruction. According to the media release it will support 64,000 jobs in Queensland while also introducing new technology in climate adaption, water quality and management systems. Mr…
The men’s doubles final is set to see an Aussie win no matter what happens with Kyrgios and Kokkinakis set to play fellow Australians Ebden and Purcell at Melbourne Park final this Saturday. Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis defeated Latin tennis duo Zeballos and Granollers in the Semi-final while Max Purcell and Matt Ebden won…
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has announced that he is planning to create a Bitcoin Legal Defence Fund that will help cryptocurrency developers fight an increasing number of digital currency lawsuits. Earlier this January, Jack Dorsey and his colleagues Alex Morcos and Martin White sent out an email to bitcoin developers stating that the Bitcoin Legal…
Australian tennis player Dylan Alcott has been named 2022 Australian of the Year becoming the first person with a visible disability to win the award in it’s 62-year history. Alcott was recognised for his sporting achievements as well as his philanthropy work in raising disability awareness. He told ABC News Breakfast that the achievement was…
Starting February 4 in Melbourne and Sydney is the Europa Europa Film Festival. Making its debut, the European themed film festival will showcase the best of European cinema across three weeks. NewsCop talked to Europa Europa Artistic Director Thomas Caldwell about the upcoming event and why this festival will be a great experience for audiences.…
Farmers are set to receive a $68 million investment from the government for agriculture tracing systems which will increase revenue on food exportation over the coming years. Late last week the government announced that the Australian agricultural company will receive a significant investment into agricultural traceability which according to the press release will “increase export…
The Australian Government is urging Australian Citizens living in Ukraine to leave the country amid a high risk of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It is now advised that Australian’s do not travel to Ukraine according to the Smart Traveller website with the government announcing that they’ve ordered families of Australian Embassy staff in…
Museums and artistic venues have opened their doors for hairdressers, beauticians and fitness instructors in order to bring back patrons amongst strict COVID-19 rules. The protests are being held as a way to bring the arts back to the public as the Dutch Government states that “food and drink venues [as well as] theatres, cinemas…
The Australian government has purchased the copyrights for the Aboriginal Flag for $20 million with the Flag now being able to be used freely. Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt made the announcement on twitter today saying “@ScottMorrisonMP and I are proud to announce the transfer of the Aboriginal Flag copyright to the Commonwealth”. With…