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The day a computer writes a novel
A novel by this name, largely written by a computer, nearly won a literary prize in Japan, showing that, even authors could one day be replaced by robots. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/japanese-ai-writes-novel-passes-first-round-nationanl-literary-prize/
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

Wellbeing

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6 hour days trialled to improve service quality
Toyota in Sweden has offered 6 hour days in 2 shifts for a while and now others are trialling it http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/17/efficiency-up-turnover-down-sweden-experiments-with-six-hour-working-day
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

Healthcare

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Cancer surgery to be live-streamed
Cancer surgery on April 14 will be live-streamed- a world first. The objective is to enhance medical education worldwide. See Twitter #VRinOR and http://www.smh.com.au/technology/innovation/cancer-surgery-to-be-live-streamed-in-virtual-reality--and-anyone-can-watch-20160326-gnrgis.html
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

Healthcare

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An MRI that treats depression
More than 10 years ago researchers found that some MRI scans had an immediate positive effect on the patients? depression. Based on these findings, the Boston-based startup Tal Medical was founded to develop a version of MRI called low field magnetic stimulation to treat severe depression. http://www.mindsofmalady.com/2016/03/tal-medical-develop-innovative-device.html?
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

Artistic

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Australians have led in classical guitars
Australians have led the world in classical guitar development, including Greg Smallman whose lattice bracing technique, that has now been adopted widely throughout the world, gave a substantial boost in projection. http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/the-best-classical-guitar/
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

NFP

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An opportunity if you're 14-17 and Australian
You could be a Youth Ambassador for Save the Children Australia. They welcome questions! Get in touch with Anna and Tim via campaigns@savethechildren.org.au or 1800 76 00 11 and apply by 25 March 2016.
23 August 2017 by IdeaSpies